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Wherever in the world you may be, we make sure you feel at home by keeping you connected to the news and information that matter to you. We frequently publish new articles to empower your life abroad through practical and inspirational content both, not only about health and international health insurance related topics, but also anything we consider key to fulfilling your lifestyle in your new host country.
World Health Day
The origin of the word health goes back to the Latin “salus” or “salvatio”, which means: “to be able to overcome an obstacle”. This meaning has evolved in our society until, in 1946, the World Health Organisation (WHO) defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence […]
What is endometriosis?
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. In this Blog we will speak about endometriosis, which affects approximately 10% of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide. It is a silent, disabling disease that has a lot of impact on the quality of life of women who suffer from it. Currently, specialists and associations fight to make […]
Let’s talk about miscarriage: a gynaecologist’s point of view
Dr. Natalia García Montaner, specialist in Gynaecology and Obstetrics at Teladoc Health, answers our questions about miscarriage, a situation faced by many couples and expatriates. We hope to provide some answers to couples who are going through it, which can be very difficult to deal with when you are away from home and family. Moreover, […]
Covid: the latest on the global pandemic
Virus status SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, like any circulating virus, undergoes mutations (changes) that result in different variants of the virus. These changes may have an effect on the infectiousness, the symptoms it produces and their severity, or resistance to existing vaccines. In other cases, the changes have little or no effect on the […]
Things you should know about Fatty Liver Disease
Currently, fizzy drinks are one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world due to huge advertising and society’s ignorance of some of their effects on the body. It has been observed that their consumption starts at a very young age and increases over the years. Its excessive consumption, when it should be sporadic […]
Hydrating and eating well in summer
With the arrival of summer, it is common for our weight, but also our digestive system, to alter. This is due to changes in the timetable and the irregularity of our eating habits, as we eat more meals away from home and at different times than usual. It is therefore important to adjust our diet […]
Skin cancer: Everything you need to know and how to prevent it
In recent years, we have been witnessing an increase in diagnosed cases of skin cancer, as well as a greater awareness and interest to prevent it. At Global Health and together with Teladoc Health we want to do our bit by speaking about this disease with the aim of promoting early detection through self-examination and […]
Expat mental health: how to prevent risks?
Mental health is an increasingly important topic for expatriates. Relocating to another country brings excitement, growth, and opportunity, but it also involves challenges that can deeply impact emotional and psychological well-being. From culture shock and isolation to language barriers and professional stress, many factors can affect how expats adjust and cope with life abroad. While […]
Health coverage: which vaccines are authorised in the world?
At the time of writing, nearly 4.4 billion people are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 worldwide. For a complete vaccination schedule, some countries require four doses (depending on your health situation), others require three (the booster dose), however most countries agree on two doses. Our Covid International Health Insurance reimburses you for all Covid-19 related costs […]
International Women’s Day: Women and their Health
The world has made unprecedented progress in recent years. We have reached the moon; we have discovered the origins of the human species or revolutionized the technological world. However, no country in the world has yet managed to achieve complete equality between men and women. According to the UN (1), women get paid 23% less […]
Online Speech Therapy for Expatriates
Today, Noémie Bessay, a French speech therapist, tells us about remote speech therapy for expatriates. Remote speech pathology allows us to offer online speech therapy assessments and sessions. Noémie proposes these services via her website Monorthophonisteetmoi.com. In this article, she explains who is concerned by this telecare service and what are the advantages of remote speech […]
PCR tests for European Expatriates
One month has passed since the PCR tests became chargeable in France. If some countries in the European Union still offer free PCR tests, the vast majority charge for them. Quick review on the PCR tests’ costs in Europe. European countries in which the PCR test is the cheapest In many European countries, getting tested […]