It’s important to manage your medication if you are moving to a developing country.
In developed countries a vast number of new drugs, experimental treatments and therapies are tested every day.
In developing countries, it’s another story however. You may find that drugs which can be easily purchased over the counter in your home country, become a real struggle to find in your new country.
How does the country you are living deal with the sugary drink obsession?
Earlier this week doctors in the UK called for a new tax on sugary drinks, such as Coca-Cola, in a bid to reduce obesity. It comes after Mexico implemented a similar tax in which such drinks were subjected to a 10% tax increase resulting in a 6% drop in sales.
Despite their being no definite evidence to suggest that a tax on sugar will lead to health benefits, UK doctors have “demanded” a 20% tax increase on the sweet drinks, double that of Mexico. This is in line with one 2013 study which suggested that such an increase would lead to a 1.3% drop in obesity. The UK government however have confirmed that they will not consider such a demand. Read More →
It’s a little over halfway through the month, and Madrid has already reached the highest temperature ever recorded in July, at 39.9 degrees Celsius.
While a spokesman from Spain’s national weather office has said that the heat is of an “exceptional intensity and with a very high risk to the population”, the European heatwave is not expected to have the same drastic consequences of the 2003 heatwave that claimed 70,000 lives.
Over half a million women worldwide die of breast cancer per year.
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer for women in England. Each year, approximately 41,000 women are diagnosed with it – some of them are too late to be treated.
Unfortunately, women around the world are mostly unaware of what other signs to look for when it comes to breast cancer, resulting in over half a million deaths per year. It is the second most common cancer, representing 25% of all cancers in women.
Many 20 somethings feel so clueless when it comes to health insurance, they feel like they are drowning in “health insurance word soup”.
No Maanvi Singh, you are not the only “clueless 20 something here”. In her article entitled “Defeat by Deductible: Millennials aren’t hip to health insurance lingo” Singh explores the surprising ignorance of the younger generation in the States.
Her article summarises results of a study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania. 30 recent college graduates were evaluated on how well they could navigate HealthCare.gov in order to organise health insurance for themselves. The participants felt overwhelmed by the process and were stumped by the jargon. Around half of the group were unaware of what ‘deductible’ meant and three quarters couldn’t define ‘coinsurance’.
The study published by the British Journal of Nutrition suggests that vegetables should play an important role in the “weaning process”.
What you decide to feed your baby during the first 15 days of introduction to solid food, more commonly known as the “weaning period”, is an important decision for any mother.
A typical problem for expat mums is that they may not be able to get hold of the typical baby food from their home country once they have moved abroad. This means that not only will they have to get used to different brands and types of baby food, but also they must adapt to a different approach to weaning.
With an estimated population of 3.75 million, Cape Town is considered as one of the favorite expat destinations in South Africa.
Whether you are attracted by the high annual salaries, relatively low living costs or tempted by the warmer climates, you would not be alone in the desire to relocate to Africa.
For those seriously thinking about moving to live in Africa, there are two very important things to bear in mind: Read More →
How do you know how well a health insurance provider takes care of its customers? Read the signs.
If you are relocating abroad, finding the right health insurance is in your To-Do List (or at least it should be!). Most often, price and coverage are the main aspects people compare when deciding upon different companies and policies. However, the one factor that many forget to consider is customer service, which can actually make a difference not only once you are an insured member, but also before enrolling and sealing the deal. Even though it’s complicated to evaluate how well the insurance company takes care of its customers before deciding, there are some signs that can help you make the right choice beforehand.
We spoke to American expat, Robin Klados, to share her experience choosing an international healthcare provider. She says juggling dozens of insurance policies over the Internet was time-consuming and complicated. Customer service can help make the research much easier. In contrast to the often robot-like service, “I found friendly personnel at Integra Global to help answer my concerns and guide me to choose the right coverage.” says Robin. Also, the convenience of being able to carry out all payments and registration online allowed her to complete the insurance process before arriving to the country of relocation. Read More →
It is important to remember to reapply sunscreen at least every two hours and after being in the sea.
Statistics collected by WHO state that between 2 and 3 million non-melanoma skin cancers and 132,000 melanoma skin cancers are reported globally each year. These cases are a direct result of skin damage caused by overexposure to the sun.
Although women don’t win an award for their efforts either, it seems that men are the most ignorant when it comes to applying the sunscreen. In a recent study only 14.3% of men say that they regularly apply sunscreen (compared to a 29,9% among women, who use it mostly on their face). It also turns out these men are more vulnerable to certain forms of skin cancer. For instance, German researchers have identified a certain gene, inherent only in males, which makes them more susceptible to melanoma.
Moderate exercise during your pregnancy reduces risk of developing diabetes by 30%.
Until quite recently, many expectant mothers have been avoiding doing any form of exercise through fears of harming their fetus.
According to the study published by the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG), staying in shape and keeping active (in moderation) during pregnancy will not harm your baby.