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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.
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Individuals, couples and families who left the ‘comfort’ of their home for study, work, love or simply for adventure all agree that living abroad can be both exhilarating and challenging at the same time. Learning about new…
Movember: the importance of testicular self-examination
Testicular self-examination in men is a simple manoeuvre that, correctly oriented, can give us a lot of information regarding testicular well-being or discomfort. Therefore, it should become as frequent and effective for men as breast self-examination is for women. Some statistics on testicular cancer Testicular cancer constitutes approximately 1% of all male tumours. The […]
Global Health allows you to talk to a doctor: any time, any place
Global Health has launched an exclusive and innovative online Health Portal for their customers. This new tool allows you to easily request various health-related services completely free of charge. To benefit from them you only have to access our new health portal (also available for smartphones and tablets). The online portal gives you 7 days […]
BMI, what you need to know about its advantages and disadvantages
The BMI (Body Mass Index) is used internationally, both by healthcare professionals and individuals. It is used to evaluate someone’s corpulence based on a 7-degree scale. The formula to calculate it is simple: BMI = weight(kilograms) / height²(meters) Here are the different levels of interpretation according to the World Health Organization: These results above only […]
Health insurance in France: reimbursement of your health costs for Covid-19
In France, as elsewhere in the world, the Covid-19 epidemic has affected a significant proportion of the population. The costs of treatment linked to the virus can be substantial, especially in the event of hospitalisation in the event of a serious form. But then, how can you be reimbursed in case of contamination? What do […]
Discussing a Second Opinion with your treating team
You consulted another doctor for a Second Opinion…but what to do now? There are many reasons why you can request a second medical opinion. For example: You want to be sure the diagnosis and treatment plan you received are the only option You receive several treatment options and don´t know which one to choose […]
The importance of medical check-ups
Many diseases such as cancer, high blood pressure or diabetes show no symptoms in their initial stages. If they are diagnosed early such diseases can be treated resulting in a better prognosis. Identifying risk factors that predispose to certain pathologies and thus being able to monitor them is another advantage of medical check-ups. Even if […]
Our society facing social phobia
Mental health is very present in the current context, both in the expatriate community and in the general population. At the beginning of our blog, we talked about anxiety and depression, some mental disorders that are often difficult to live with daily. When this anxiety turns into an excessive fear and changes our relationships with […]
Second Medical Opinion is a useful health service for expats
Being diagnosed with a condition or having medical complaints that are not improving, can have a huge impact on your quality of life, both personal and professional. That is why it is important when you have any doubts or questions that cannot be answered by your treating medical team to reach out to another […]
Lung cancer: Early detection is the key!
November is the lung cancer awareness month and we believe it is our duty, as a renowned international health insurer, to foster consciousness on this deadly disease. Lung cancer is the most common cause of death from cancer worldwide. This devastating cancer is estimated to be the source of nearly one in five deaths (1.59 […]
From the waiting room to your sofa: how healthcare enters your home thanks to telehealth
We all remember sitting endlessly in the waiting room of your doctor just to hear it is nothing to worry about. Our lives have digitalized so much that healthcare cannot stay behind. Nowadays we all want easy access not only to our bank account or our insurance company, but also to talk to a […]
Experience feedback on teleconsultation
Our brand-new telemedicine service was launched in April 2020, in collaboration with our partner Teladoc health, the telehealth specialist. The service are available to all our clients 24/7 and at no cost. We are very proud to offer this innovative approach of medical consultation to all our policy holders and their family members. Some […]
Second Opinion: making sure you are taking the right decision
And then it happens, you injure your knee; you have a mole that looks funny or you have symptoms that might indicate a chronic or serious disease. Of course your first step is to make an appointment with your doctor and if the complaints persist he might refer you to a specialist. In most […]