Innovative breast cancer treatment comes to Algarve
A determining factor for the success of cancer treatment is how soon treatment is initiated. The possibility of completing radiotherapy during the surgery for breast cancer and in one session
Diabetes, the silent disease
Glucose (sugar) is essential to life. Diabetes is an abnormal and uncontrolled rise of the blood glucose level, or “sugar diabetes”. This is due to alterations in insulin production or
Healthy eating in pregnancy
Pregnancy is a very important stage in a woman’s life,thus additional nutritional careis vital. Eating well during pregnancy doesn’t necessary mean eating for two – although it is very important
The flu season is on the way… again!
It happens every year, like Christmas and New Year! Getting ready for Christmas is a must: organising the food, the presents, the house decorations, who in the family will be
Is your brain ageing well?
With the ageing process one’s body goes through natural changes and one loses some of our functionality. We naturally lose bone density; our eyes have more difficulty in focusing; we
Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips
A balanced and healthy diet plays a key role in maintaining and restoring health. A balanced menu is the first step to healthy living, contributing to the prevention of diseases,
My first time at the chiropractor
What is chiropractic? How does it work? What do Chiropractors do? Is it safe? Here are a few questions you may have before visiting a chiropractor. This article will help
Blood pressure among beach-goers’ biggest health concerns
Healthcare || A total of 3,670 consultations were provided by nurses at the Algarve’s 32 beach health units in July, and blood pressure concerns were high among beach-goers, revealed the
Prevent anaemia with an iron rich diet
Iron is an important mineral for all living organisms. It is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the human body via the red blood cells. Iron is important due to the
No scar surgery
Laparoscopic or “key hole” surgery was developed at the end of the 20th century as a new trend in surgical treatment, allowing patients to have a better recovery period after