Superfoods in the spotlight in 2016
When the news broke that one of my guilty pleasures, black pudding had been given “superfood” status, english breakfast junkies across the world rejoiced! A “superfood” is more commonly associated… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 12 Jan 2016
International health news Fizzy drinks linked to heart diseases and diabetes – Research links the consumption of fizzy drinks to the development of visceral fat around vital organs, which can… Read more »
New Year’s resolutions for expats
Many people have a love/hate relationship with New Year’s resolutions. It gives you a chance to reflect on the past year and evaluate what aspects in your life work well… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 5 Jan 2016
International health news Lack of sleep may set the stage for Alzheimer’s disease – More evidence shows that during the deep sleep the brain clears out toxins, including the toxins… Read more »
The four phases of culture shock
Moving abroad is among the most thrilling experiences known to man. Everything is new, and challenging: you must communicate in foreign language, every conversation enriches you and each new person… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 29 Dec 2015
International health news Guinea declared free of Ebola – The World Health Organization announced that Guinea was free of the Ebola virus for the first time since the epidemic was… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 22 Dec 2015
International health news Women in their thirties give birth to smarter kids – According to a study, women in their thirties are more likely to influence their unborn baby’s life in… Read more »
Health centres for expat employees in Qatar
The Supreme Council of Health in Qatar announced that it will open five new health centres for expatriate single workers to serve their medical needs in 2016. This plan is… Read more »
Organ donors: finding the perfect match
Despite technological advancements in modern medicine, there are still millions of people across the world on waiting lists for one of the most important surgical procedures: organ transplantation. The reason… Read more »
Mexico approves first dengue fever vaccine
Dengue fever is the fastest growing mosquito borne disease in the world. Mexico became the first country to give the only vaccine against dengue fever the green light. The vaccine called… Read more »