Travelling tips for HIV positive expats
According to the Global Database of HIV Travel, there are 67 countries that restrict entry to HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive people. About 10 of these countries refuse entry to HIV… Read more »
Category: Health Advice
Marriage good for your health?
A large study in Finland has shown that being unmarried may be bad for your health. Unmarried men and women of any age have a higher risk of fatal and… Read more »
Top ten reasons people visit their doctor
A new study has revealed skin problems, joint disorders and back pain are the main reasons people visit their doctor. Scientists hope the findings will help researchers focus their efforts… Read more »
Can a website help beat jet-lag?
Jet Lag Rooster lets you put in your flight details and provides you with your own anti-jetlag plan. The website, created by Jay Olson, a researcher at Simon Fraser University… Read more »
Blackberry vs. iPhone: Which one is better for your health?
Many people swear allegiance to either the Blackberry or iPhone, based on operating systems, apps and appearance. Now scientists have revealed which one is better for your health at the… Read more »
Nordic cooperation to halt tick-borne illnesses
Last year, more than 40,000 people in western Scandinavia are suspected to have suffered from infections caused by ticks. SEK17 million has now been spent on a joint Nordic project… Read more »
Biggest travel irritations this holiday season
Results from the fourth annual Allianz Travel Insurance Vacation Confidence Index reveal one third of Americans will fly to their holiday destination this year. This makes flying the second most popular… Read more »
If you want to be happy – stay away from cities
It seems money doesn’t buy happiness and if you are an expat relocating to the UK you might find greater happiness outside the major cities. According to a report from… Read more »
Depression a problem among expats in Middle East?
According to statistics from the World Health Organisation, depression rates are increasing around the world. Mental health is often stigmatised and in some cultures there is little support or help… Read more »
Differences between travel and international health insurance
Whether you are travelling or moving abroad, you are probably aware that you need some form of health insurance. So can you get away with travel insurance for a brief… Read more »