Wealthier expats have better health
Scientists have found that people with a high socioeconomic status have better health than those with a lower socioeconomic standing. Factors such as having a high level of education and… Read more »
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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 »
Is a happy expat a healthy expat?
Expats who are happier living abroad are potentially healthier, according to experts. Happiness has been linked to longevity and a decreased risk of certain diseases. Researchers say expats who have… Read more »
Study: 25% of Canadians eat too much fat
A quarter of Canadians between ages 31-50 eat too much fattening food, according to a recent study from Concordia University. Unusually, this study wasn’t put out by doctors. No, this… Read more »
Measles outbreaks in Europe, Africa, Americas
Significant measles outbreaks have been reported on three continents so far in 2011. The World Health Organization (WHO) now has a summary available on its website, broken down by geographic… Read more »