When living abroad, health risks should never be overlooked. Underdeveloped countries might pose threats of food- or water-borne illnesses. Tropical areas might mean there is a risk of being infected… Read more »
International health news Napping is good, as long as you don’t overdo it – new research has revealed that napping every afternoon for one hour can increase the risk of… Read more »
I am one of those expats who will choose a destination based on the culture, the people and the food, but also based on location. More specifically, which location is… Read more »
International health news Resveratrol looks like a promising move forward for dementia – 119 patients who had been diagnosed early with Alzheimer’s disease participated the second phase of a research… Read more »
Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. Every three seconds, someone in the world faces a terrifying future, a future that holds no past for them. There are… Read more »
Is expat life draining your energy and making you adopt unhealthy eating habits? More often than not, people try making big changes in their lives but end up being unable… Read more »
International health news Preventing suicide: it’s all in the behaviour – a new study has revealed that those suffering from depression with certain behavioural attributes are 50% more likely to… Read more »
Laughing at my grandmother’s nonsense when she was drunk made sense when I was 10. Today she is gone, but now it dawns on me the risks of her behaviour…. Read more »
Expatriates are particularly at risk when it comes to mental health. Language barriers, isolation, workload issues, as well as not having family and friends close by, often can mean feeling… Read more »
International health news Music reduces post-surgery pain – according to new findings, undergoing surgery with music helps patients feel less pain and helps recovery after surgery. Hope is found in… Read more »