Habits of happy expat men
What makes men happy? If you thought it was all about grilling and beer, well… you wouldn’t be entirely wrong. MSN Health recently conducted an informal poll of men, a… Read more »
Category: Health Advice
Expat advice: Helping a child with learning needs
From the moment you decide to have a baby, the worry starts. I remember being nervous throughout my entire pregnancy, yet retaining the false hope that once the baby was… Read more »
Is red wine good for you?
When deciding to live in the Mediterranean, people often believe they will become healthier by adopting a Mediterranean lifestyle. The Mediterranean diet has been recommended by health experts the world over…. Read more »
Obesity limits effectiveness of flu vaccines
While expats have known for a long time that obesity increases their chances of developing conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, it may also limit the effectiveness of flu… Read more »
Redesigned Just Landed website offers 50 expat health guides
Just Landed has launched a redesigned website featuring a fresh look, easier navigation and a redesigned brand (look familiar to you Expat Health readers?). The new website is also optimized… Read more »
Study: Mobile phones do not cause cancer
Expats can rest a little easier knowing there is no link between mobile phone use and cancer, at least according to a recent study conducted in Denmark and published in… Read more »
Half of Americans and Canadians skip soap when washing hands
40% of Americans and 53% of Canadians say they sometimes wash their hands without soap, according to a survey by global hygiene company SCA and IPOBE Zogbe International. The survey… Read more »
Severe stress could trigger breast cancer
The relationship between attitude, outlook, mood and breast cancer is up for debate, but a recent Israeli study of women under the age of 45 found that exposure to stressful… Read more »
Tips for developing emotional resilience
Generally defined, emotional resilience is the psychological ability to adapt to the significant challenges, misfortunes and major set-backs that life throws our way. It allows us to either maintain or… Read more »
Accidental poisoning still a major cause of injury among kids
Expats, and indeed all parents, should take care to keep medication out of reach of children. A recent study by doctors at the University of Cincinnati’s Children’s Hospital found accidental… Read more »