Recently released figures suggest 40 percent of parents with children aged 16 or younger often forget to protect themselves in strong sun because they are concentrating on protecting their children…. Read more »
One of the benefits of expat life is improved weather, especially for northern Europeans. We all know a little sunshine is good for us, and even recommended. However, many people… Read more »
DNP (2,4 – Dinitrophenol) is banned for human consumption, however it is legally used as a pesticide, and freely sold on the Internet. It is mainly used by bodybuilders and… Read more »
If you don’t have the necessary health insurance when you go abroad, you could be turned away at the arrivals hall. Reported in the Telegraph this week, Abu Dhabi is… Read more »
A new study has highlighted several germ hot spots in our kitchens, and several are quite surprising. Blenders and fridge compartments ranked among the worst places for bacteria due to ineffective … Read more »
Perhaps you are a person who simply loves to travel and go to all sorts of places. In fact, you might even want to visit a third world country. Whether… Read more »
Global warming has meant temperature extremes have become the norm, which will have a knock-on effect on pollen levels. In the last century our planet has gone from one of… Read more »
Its the one unavoidable problem of long-distance travel, and it can make the first few days in a new country seem like an insomniac nightmare. Jet lag affects everyone differently… Read more »
A person with elevated levels of sodium or low levels of potassium is at risk of high blood pressure which can trigger heart disease or stroke. New guidelines from the… Read more »
The positive effect holidays have on our health has been measured for the first time in a study published this week. The Holiday Health Experiment was conducted by tour operator… Read more »