Cardiac risk doubles in heavily polluted areas
The risk of suffering a second heart attack increases 40 percent if you live in an area with high air pollution. Air pollution, while being bad for the environment, is… Read more »
Category: Healthcare
More retirees turn to medical tourism
The number of Americans travelling abroad for medical treatment is predicted to rise over the coming years as “baby boomers” come of age. Once something only done by the wealthy… Read more »
Global cancer rates will rise 75% by 2030
Scientists have predicted an increase of 75 percent in global cancer rates by 2030. The spread of unhealthy Western lifestyles to developing countries is one reason for the increase, according… Read more »
Expats in sunny countries risk vitamin D overdose?
Many people are aware too little vitamin D is bad for you, however, a new study has shown that too much of the compound can also have negative effects. Vitamin… Read more »
A clean, green city helps prevent chronic illness in children
A new study has shown governments currently spend more money reacting to childhood diseases and disabilities than would be needed with a proactive approach. Study co-author, Bruce Lanphear, advocates that… Read more »
Bilingual people have greater attention spans
The first biological study of its kind has revealed a link between being bilingual and having an improved memory. Bilinguals’ language enriched brains “fine-tune” their hearing and helps them analyse linguistic… Read more »
US left behind as more countries develop universal healthcare
The current debate in the United States over President Obama’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has highlighted the issue of universal healthcare. If the act is passed it will come… Read more »
How does healthcare compare in top expat destinations?
According to the Global Mobility Study 2012, expat assignment destinations vary depending on where the company is based. The study, commissioned by the Santa Fe Group, is made up of… Read more »
Donating blood abroad – incentives and rules
Fewer than 10% of people in the U.S and Canada donate blood, so organisations are always looking for ways to boost the numbers of donors. Around 30-40% of American Red… Read more »
Which countries offer universal healthcare?
Universal healthcare or universal coverage has featured heavily in the news lately. There has been much discussion about “Obamacare” and the introduction in 2014 of a universal healthcare system in… Read more »