Pets at work decrease employee stress
Stress has been known to be a major contributor to employee absenteeism. Low morale and burnout result in a decrease in employee productivity, negatively affecting the company. New research has… Read more »
Author Archives: Bryony Ashcroft
Foreign language immersion can change your brain
Scientists have found that the way an adult learns a foreign language can affect the way their brain processes the language. Adults who undergo immersion, where they are completely surrounded… Read more »
Medical Tourism: The Facts in 2012
A recent report on medical tourism revealed some surprising facts. The data, gathered by author Ian Youngman, shows that most people don’t opt for the cheapest destination and Europe’s top… Read more »
Non-immunized adults at risk of disease
In the US 40,000 adults die per year from immunization-preventable illnesses. To raise awareness of adult vaccinations and how they work, the American Academy of Microbiology has released a new… Read more »
Hospital and healthcare examined in Europe and USA
A recent study, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), found nurses in Poland and Greece were three times more likely to attribute a failing grade for safety to their… Read more »
Bilingual immigrants are healthier than monolingual
According to a recent study, immigrants who speak two languages are healthier than those who speak only one. The research, funded by Rice University, Texas, found that immigrants with a… Read more »
Expat guide: What to consider when buying health insurance
When moving abroad the thought of organising expatriate health insurance can be daunting. The range of policies available is vast and it’s essential that you look at many factors. You… Read more »
Health care in 3 top retirement destinations
Retiring abroad needs to be carefully planned – finances, expected living costs, accommodation and insurance are some of the things that need to be considered. One of the things on… Read more »
Moratorium underwriting – what is it?
With this type of underwriting, health insurance applicants aren’t required to make any medical declarations. Any new or unexpected medical conditions that occur after the policy has started will be… Read more »
Expat guide: Health insurance information
One thing that should be organised before you leave for your expat adventure should be international health insurance. Your company may have already arranged your insurance, but you should always… Read more »