Excess weight after the age of 50 can cause Alzheimer’s
It’s yet another reason why we should all be blending smoothies and counting calories. Lusa reports today on an American study that shows that people who gain weight in their
Madrugada charity holds “end of summer” fair
The Madrugada charity is holding an “end of summer” fundraising fair on September 27 at the Carvoeiro Tennis Club. Organisers promise a “magical family day out”, with a variety of
Chiropractic care after car accident
Driving in the Algarve this time of year can be a stressful experience. The roads are a lot busier and there have been quite a few car accidents that delay
Health and wellness
The World Health Organisation (WHO) definition of “health” has not been amended since 1948. It states: Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely
Healthy eating in the summer
As the temperature rises so does our excitement over the beach, pool parties, picnics and barbecues. Having a summer holiday without getting sick, sunburned or gaining an excessive amount of
Latest screenings for head and neck cancers detect 30 new cases
Screenings for head and neck cancers at 12 Portuguese hospitals last Monday flagged 12 new cases and will ensure these go on for rapid follow-up treatment. It’s something of a
The summer heat
Some like it hot … Some like it hot, so let’s turn up the heat till we fry … Some feel the heat and decide that they can’t go on
Multifocal intraocular lenses: a happy ending to cataracts
Cataracts are a major public health problem and account for 51% of associated blindness. The solution is exclusively surgical. The techniques associated to this surgical intervention have had an extraordinary
World Health Organisation tells Portugal to shape
Portugal has been told to clean-up its act in no uncertain terms by the World Health Organisation. “It needs to make an effort in the area of tobacco consumption, obesity,
Obesity: hormones and weight gain
Obesity is an incredibly complex disorder, however, it is well established that hormones have a lot to do with it. Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various processes in our