Non-immunized adults at risk of disease
In the US 40,000 adults die per year from immunization-preventable illnesses. To raise awareness of adult vaccinations and how they work, the American Academy of Microbiology has released a new… Read more »
Category: Healthcare
Hospital and healthcare examined in Europe and USA
A recent study, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), found nurses in Poland and Greece were three times more likely to attribute a failing grade for safety to their… Read more »
Bilingual immigrants are healthier than monolingual
According to a recent study, immigrants who speak two languages are healthier than those who speak only one. The research, funded by Rice University, Texas, found that immigrants with a… Read more »
Exchange students at high risk of STDs?
New experiences, friendships and cultures influence the life of exchange students in many positive ways. The excitement and change of environment can also expose them to numerous risks, for example,… Read more »
Companies don’t encourage employee fitness
According to recent research over half of insurance workers don’t think their employers encourage health and fitness enough. The research carried out by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) studied over… Read more »
Expat guide: What to consider when buying health insurance
When moving abroad the thought of organising expatriate health insurance can be daunting. The range of policies available is vast and it’s essential that you look at many factors. You… Read more »
Health care in 3 top retirement destinations
Retiring abroad needs to be carefully planned – finances, expected living costs, accommodation and insurance are some of the things that need to be considered. One of the things on… Read more »
Moratorium underwriting – what is it?
With this type of underwriting, health insurance applicants aren’t required to make any medical declarations. Any new or unexpected medical conditions that occur after the policy has started will be… Read more »
Expat guide: Health insurance information
One thing that should be organised before you leave for your expat adventure should be international health insurance. Your company may have already arranged your insurance, but you should always… Read more »
Retired expats – stay active and stay healthy
2012 is the European Year for Active Ageing. Part of its objective is to promote healthy aging by actively contributing to your local environment. A survey of over 7,500 European… Read more »