Growing old gracefully…and healthily
Increasing numbers of people over the last years have decided to retire abroad. Two of the most common reason are more sun and a better standard of living in a… Read more »
Asia provides exciting opportunities for global insurers
According to industry experts Asia continues to be a source of investment and expansion for health insurers as the European economy struggles. Several of the less developed countries in Asia in… Read more »
Bulgarian healthcare system at crisis point
Since becoming a member of the European Union in 2007 Bulgaria has featured more regularly on the expat radar. Ski resorts, beaches and low property prices have fuelled an influx… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Sharp increase in travel insurance sales due to Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympics has caused a 30% increase in the number of travellers going to London compared with the same period in 2011. Travel insurers are benefiting from this… 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 »
Is this the world’s healthiest diet?
If you were asked to say which countries have the healthiest diets you might well talk about the Mediterranean region. The diet typical of the region has long been associated… 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 »