Just how friendly is your bacteria?
We hear a lot in the media about ‘friendly bacteria’. I always assumed that this was just a clever marketing term coined to convince people to buy yoghurt. In fact,… Read more »
Category: Health Advice
Dangerous retirement hotspots for expats
Retiring abroad is more popular than ever, with millions of people leaving their home countries behind to settle into a new place; after all, it’s never too late to start… Read more »
Health insurance: don’t pay with your life
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 »
Surviving nature’s deadliest
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 »
Taking back control one baby step at a time
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 »
Retired expats: abusing the limit
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 »
Your hAPPiness is in your hands!
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 »
Health insurance for expats in Germany
Since 2009, any residents in Germany are required to possess health insurance. Although the medical care and treatment in Germany is of a very high standard, it comes at a cost…. Read more »
3 ways expats can benefit from fitness apps
With the rise of smartphones, tablets, and all other manner of gizmos and gadgets over the past 8 years, different industries have been looking into how they can capitalise on… Read more »
5 tips for choosing an effective sunscreen
Summer is fast approaching, which for many people means that it is time to enjoy some sun, sea and sand. Without wishing to dampen spirits, it’s also an important time… Read more »