Archive for the ‘Expat health advice’ Category
Brazilian/American expat, husband, and father of three, John Sepulveda has worked in banking for more than 30 years. He has lived and worked in the U.S, Mexico, Brazil, and is now based in Madrid, Spain. We interviewed him about healthcare in Brazil. 1) What’s your opinion of healthcare in Brazil? I would definitely not count […]
Expats love the adventure of moving abroad. This excitement is an inevitable product of facing the unknown. But it’s also true that the unfamiliar can be scary—whether we fear leaving family and friends, not integrating into a new culture or crime in our new location. Safety should always be a priority, but there isn’t any […]
Whether working remotely for an employer or as a freelancer, working from home is often considered the holy grail of working arrangements. No more commuting, no rigid timetable, the growing number of homeworkers seem to have the best of both worlds. But who is responsible for ensuring worker safety and well-being? Whereas traditional offices have […]
In January we featured Mike Stuart in our post about pregnancy and birth from a father’s perspective. He was kind enough to share the story of Melinda’s pregnancy and Georgina’s birth. As a first-time dad, we asked Mike for his top tips for new fathers and he was happy to oblige! Be as prepared as […]
The Netherlands is the number one country in the world for having a nutritious, affordable, and plentiful diet. According to a new food database from Oxfam International, the Dutch diet beats Swiss and French food into second place, partly thanks to its emphasis on dairy produce and vegetables. European countries make up the top 20, […]
The second annual World Happiness Report was released towards the end of last year, identifies the happiest countries in the world by looking at a range of criteria. Leading experts in several fields – economics, psychology, survey analysis, national statistics, and more – describe how measurements of well-being can be used to assess the progress […]
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, dieting always tops the list. Weeks of festive over-indulgence means that fad diets see a massive spike in January, only for them to fade away somewhere around mid-February. Here are five to avoid this new year if you’re looking to stay healthy in the long term. The 5:2 […]
Now is the time of year many expats will be thinking about travelling to see family for the holidays. Travelling even relatively short distances can play havoc with your body-clock, eating habits (airport food at 5am anyone?), and your overall well-being. If you’re flying long-haul then, unless you bring your own meals, you are at […]
Keeping your kids healthy nowadays can be a challenge. But what about expats raising a family in the Middle East? Depending on where you live, it can be even harder to eat well. Diets in the Middle East, especially on the Arab peninsula where desert conditions largely preclude the growing of fresh vegetables, have historically […]
When applying for an immigration visa or an Adjustment of Status for the USA, there are numerous requirements that must be fulfilled, including satisfying certain health criteria. A medical examination is carried out in order to determine whether your visa will be issued. Medical examination The examination screens for conditions outlined in U.S. immigration law. […]
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