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Our articles are here to inform you but must not be taken as a substitute for medical advice. Please request a consultation with a doctor or other health professional if you have any questions regarding your health

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Addiction: Understanding, preventing & treating them

17 October 2022

Cigarettes, alcohol, chocolate... We all have someone around us with an addiction, and sometimes they can have a big impact on our lives. Dr Joy helps you to understand, prevent and treat them.

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What you need to know about skin examination

15 October 2022

Who doesn't want to sit on a terrace and enjoy the Lisbon sunshine? But have you thought about your skin? Dr. Joy tells you a little more!

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Eating disorders

14 October 2022

Anorexia, Bulimia, hyperphagia,... and if today we talk about eating disorders? Dr. Joy tells you a little more about these mental illnesses, how to recognize them and prevent them!

Loss of appetite in the elderly

10 October 2022

My grandmother often lacks appetite...But why? What can I do? Find out in this article!

Psoriasis: identifying and relieving it

6 October 2022

Don't know what psoriasis is? It is one of the most common skin diseases! Dr. Joy tells you more about it and gives you her valuable tips for relieving it!

Relieving digestive discomfort with alternative and complementary medicines

4 October 2022

In this video, our professionals talk about digestive discomforts and how to relieve them with alternative and complementary medicines.

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Erasmus in Lisbon: where and how to see a doctor?

12 September 2022

Are you an Erasmus student in Lisbon and in need of medical attention? Don't panic, Dr. Joy gives you her guide for students in distress!

Pregnancy vitamins: what to focus on?

10 September 2022

During pregnancy, it is difficult to adapt a good diet for the good development of the baby. Read this guide to find out more!

Stress and anxiety: 3 tips for overcoming them

8 September 2022

They impact our physical, mental and social health on a daily basis... Yes, I am talking about stress and anxiety! Dr. Joy gives you her 3 tips to reduce them!

Pregnancy in Lisbon: what you need to know

6 September 2022

You have just learned of a happy event? Congratulations! But being pregnant abroad can be stressful! Dr Joy has put together the ultimate guide to pregnancy in Lisbon!