Parents may live longer than their children, say cardiologists
Warning || For the first time ever in the history of mankind, the current generation of children could actually live shorter lives than their parents, warns the Portuguese Society of
Bring breakfast back
What they say is true – breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. It might be the last thing on your morning to-do list, or worse,
Mayors protest over “intolerable” healthcare situation in Portugal’s holidaymaking Algarve
Holidaymakers to the sunny Algarve were met with a worrying protest this morning. Locals and tourists alike were presented with balsa wood medical spatulas as they approached Albufeira’s Praia do
Tennis elbow
For the most part, tennis players are competitive and they are determined to keep playing despite how they feel. Tennis is a highly demanding sport and we could imagine how
Mosquitoes! A biting nuisance…
There’s no doubt about it: mosquitoes are annoying. And even worse, their bites are itchy, can get infected and sometimes transmit serious diseases like malaria, as well as viral pathogens
Children and the sun
Although sun exposure is essential, in particular to help with vitamin D production, when it is excessive health risks are involved, such as sunburn, premature skin ageing, skin cancer (such
Portugal's doctors strike as state health service reels
Doctors claim the state-funded health service needs at least 600 extra professionals “as a matter of urgency”. In the Algarve, the lack of doctors has reached crunch-point, while the country’s
Health trials in Portugal cause 265 deaths
Health trials conducted in Portugal caused a total of 265 adverse effects in participants over a five-year period with some ending in death, the national medication authority has revealed –
How to prevent constipation
Constipation is characterised by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty in passing stools. Most people may suffer occasionally from constipation but with time and changes in the daily diet this normally
DECO informs…“What care should I take when I wash my hands?”
On May 5, the World Health Organisation raised awareness regarding hand hygiene and other good habits to control infection through the “Save Lives: Clean Your Hands” global campaign. In Portugal,