Expat Blog

Why Every Expat Needs Health Insurance
James McLean James McLean

Why Every Expat Needs Health Insurance

As exciting as life abroad is, it’s important to make sure the basic needs are taken care of — including your health. If you’re unsure why every expat needs health insurance, let us quickly explain why!

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The Full ‘Whole Health’ Picture
James McLean James McLean

The Full ‘Whole Health’ Picture

Whole health — the holistic approach to wellness that involves all aspects of the body — is still a relatively unknown concept. However, the whole health approach is quite powerful. If you’re still unsold, let us show you what the full picture of whole health is!

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Making Health Insurance Easy
James McLean James McLean

Making Health Insurance Easy

Health insurance can seem really confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. As expat medical insurance brokers, we’re perfectly placed to explain how it works — so we did! Read our blog for health insurance made simple.

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Christmas Traditions Around The World
James McLean James McLean

Christmas Traditions Around The World

As the new year draws ever closer, a lot of us will be thinking ahead to the end of December - whether we celebrate Christmas or not. This got us wondering: what traditions unite the most people at Christmas? If you’re wondering too, this is what we found out!

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What Is Whole Health?
James McLean James McLean

What Is Whole Health?

Whole Health is a holistic approach that emphasizes the integration of physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being, focusing on what matters to you. However, how can this personalized care improve your life? We have some ideas!

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Connecting Through Exercise
James McLean James McLean

Connecting Through Exercise

Discover the social and mental health benefits of exercise! Learn how connecting through fitness activities can boost motivation, build friendships, and enhance well-being. Get inspired today!

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Six Signs You Might Not Be Getting Enough Sleep
James McLean James McLean

Six Signs You Might Not Be Getting Enough Sleep

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be difficult to fit everything in. It's only natural, then, that many of us don’t prioritise sleep - but chronic sleep deprivation can have some serious effects! If you suspect that might be you, we’ve gathered six signs that you might not be getting enough sleep.

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How To Break Bad Habits To Achieve A Healthy Lifestyle
James McLean James McLean

How To Break Bad Habits To Achieve A Healthy Lifestyle

We’ve all got bad habits of some description, and we all know that we’d be better off we kicked those habits. But that’s easier said than done - how can we kick those bad habits? Especially for good? We’ve got some ideas!

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How To Start Dealing With Stress
James McLean James McLean

How To Start Dealing With Stress

Stress is an unfortunate part of life, and it can be extremely difficult to know how to combat it when it suddenly rises. However, there are many ways to deal with stress - all it takes is some knowledge. We’ve put together some of our top ways to combat stress.

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Preventing and Controlling Cardiovascular Disease
James McLean James McLean

Preventing and Controlling Cardiovascular Disease

The phrase ‘silent killer’ perhaps rings the truest for cardiovascular disease. With an estimated 9 million killed by coronary heart disease annually, it truly reaches everyone. However, while some factors are genetic, a huge number of controllable - and things that most people can improve upon. We decided to collect our top ways to reduce your chances of getting heart disease here.

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How Financial Stress Affects Your Health
James McLean James McLean

How Financial Stress Affects Your Health

There is perhaps no greater stressor in our lives than money. It drives the world, and while it’s true that money doesn’t make you happy, it’s also true that no money causes issues! The stress that money causes - so-called ‘financial stress’ - is particularly damaging for our health, but in what ways? And how can we manage it? We’ve got some ideas!

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Tips To Help You Through Flu Season
James McLean James McLean

Tips To Help You Through Flu Season

Flu season is tough at the best times, especially if you’re unlucky enough to catch the virus. However, surely there are ways to make your experience more manageable? We thought so, and have gathered our top tips for surviving flu season.

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Fuel Your Fitness
James McLean James McLean

Fuel Your Fitness

It can be difficult to know how to ramp up your fitness journey, but getting a good diet massively helps with any fitness decisions. Through fueling your body with balanced nutrition, including complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and healthy fats, you can enhance your performance and recover. Learn more here.

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Expert Advice To Manage Stress And Relieve Everyday Anxiety
James McLean James McLean

Expert Advice To Manage Stress And Relieve Everyday Anxiety

Some people imagine stress and anxiety as things that happen before big events, but for many people, they can act as constant companions. We sat down to list some expert strategies people can employ to effectively manage stress and alleviate everday anxiety, including mindfulness practices, physical actiivty, and relaxation techniqes.

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How Technology Is Improving Holistic Care
James McLean James McLean

How Technology Is Improving Holistic Care

One of the unfortunate facts of life is that healthcare varies wildly between different parts of the world. Sadly, there just isn’t always access to the high-quality care and important equipment that we need. However, technology is playing its role in leveling those differances and giving more people equal access to healthcare. How? Find out on our blog!

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Why Everyone Can Do A Triathlon
James McLean James McLean

Why Everyone Can Do A Triathlon

A triathlon is a monumental feat of athletic achievement - it’s got a reputation, and deservedly so! But, like with marathons, it being difficult doesn’t mean it’s impossible. We’re convinced most people are capable of running a triathlon - and here’s why!

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Wellbeing: The Power of Pets
James McLean James McLean

Wellbeing: The Power of Pets

Pets can have some really brilliant wellbeing benefits, like stress reduction. lowering blood pressure, and alleviating loneliness. But what exactly does pet ownership do? We decided to find out.

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Learn Your Own Stress Warning Signs
James McLean James McLean

Learn Your Own Stress Warning Signs

When it comes to maintaining your mental and physical well-being, it’s crucial to pay attention to your warning lights. There are some common warnings of stress - irritability, anxiety, muscle tension, headaches, digestive issues, and sleep disturbances - and learning what these are allows for proactive stress management, allowing you to prevent burnout and carry on being the best version of you.

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Preparing For Flu Season
James McLean James McLean

Preparing For Flu Season

Flu season is always tough, but there are ways you can prepare before it hits. Here are our top tips and tricks for surviving this season!

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