Stink bug alert warns Portugal of new scourge for agriculture
Investigators are sounding the alert over a new bug that threatens over 300 plant species, many of them agricultural crops. Halyomorpha halys – or the Brown marmorated stink bug –
The importance of flu protection and why doctors keep talking about it
You must be thinking … “The flu again?” We have had an article every year about the flu, the flu vaccine and all that there is to know about flu
Stand up straight
How many times did you hear that as a child and now you find yourself repeating it to your own children? Everyone needs to be reminded about their posture. Not
Rheumatoid arthritis: the importance of an early diagnosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease that tends to affect the smaller joints but may also cause damage in other locations. This condition is also responsible for
The spa modesty question
With the Algarve Spa Week taking place this month, Patrick Stuart reflects on his experiences at spas around the world and the question of nudity and modesty As someone who
Blood sugar tests in Olhão and Tavira
Roy Clark, a retired police officer and keen walking footballer who has type 1 diabetes, is spearheading a campaign by East Algarve Walking Football (EAWF) to raise funds for diabetes
Family Medical Centre announces new fat reducing treatment
The Family Medical Centre (FMC) in Vale do Lobo is hosting an open evening to launch the new fat reducing treatment, Coolsculpting, on Wednesday, October 9 at the FMC in
Algarve hosts Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride on Sunday
This Sunday (September 29) marks the return of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to the Algarve. This is an international charity event that “unites classic and vintage-style motorcycle riders all over
Algarve Spa Week returns with 50% discounts in October
The second round of the Algarve Spa Week, under the theme ‘Be Active & Be Well’, is taking place between October 5 and 13, offering discounts of up to 50%
Sneezing, itching and runny nose: the allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the internal lining of the nose. It is caused by an exaggerated response of our immune system to harmless microscopic particles present