Expat Blog

Guide To Allergies: Protect Yourself And Your Loved Ones
James McLean James McLean

Guide To Allergies: Protect Yourself And Your Loved Ones

Even if your allergies are seasonal, they can strike any time. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from allergies with this comprehensive guide. Discover tips on prevention, treatment, and managing allergic reactions effectively.

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How to Control Change and Manage Stress
James McLean James McLean

How to Control Change and Manage Stress

Change is always difficult, and the stress that accompanies it is even worse. However, we have some tips and techniques for dealing with both elements that can significantly improve how you cope in those challenging times.

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5 Of The Healthiest Diets From Around The World
James McLean James McLean

5 Of The Healthiest Diets From Around The World

Food and food tastes differ all around the world, with some relying on certain ingredients far more than others. It’s only natural to assume some diets must be healthier than others, so what are the 5 of the healthiest cuisines around the world? And what makes them so healthy?

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Why Birdwatching Is Great For Mental Health!
James McLean James McLean

Why Birdwatching Is Great For Mental Health!

Birdwatching might seem like an old-fashioned hobby to some, but it’s got some great mental health benefits. Discover its calming effects, connection to nature, and how this peaceful hobby enhances well-being in our blog!

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What Is Childhood Obesity?
James McLean James McLean

What Is Childhood Obesity?

With more and more people leading a sedentary lifestyle, more people are at risk of obesity - especially children. Discover the causes, risks, and prevention of childhood obesity in this comprehensive guide for expats. Learn how to support your child's health and well-being abroad.

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How Lego Became A Stress Buster For Adults
Chris Carter Chris Carter

How Lego Became A Stress Buster For Adults

Since they produced their first brick in 1949, Lego has grown into a truly global toy. With more than 36 billion bricks produced every year, is it any suprise that more and more adults are turning to the construction toy? Those that do cite the stress benefits of Lego - so we decided to find out why exactly it’s so popular amongst adults.

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The Health Benefits of Open Water Swimming
Chris Carter Chris Carter

The Health Benefits of Open Water Swimming

Cold water swimming is perhaps an unconventional hobby, but it’s one that has many health benefits. We decided to round up the most important ones onto this page - so read on!

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Physical Signs & Ways To Manage Workplace Stress
James McLean James McLean

Physical Signs & Ways To Manage Workplace Stress

Workplace stress can often be a fact of life, especially for expats, but it’s not something you have to struggle through. Read on to discover how to identify stress symptoms, improve mental well-being, and boost productivity with proven tips for a healthier work-life balance!

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The Future of Healthcare
Casey Children-Smith Casey Children-Smith

The Future of Healthcare

Human progress has been quick over the past few centuries - within six decades, the first aircraft made its maiden flight and humans landed on the moon, while now most people have computers more powerful than those NASA used in 1969 in our pockets. The question arises then: how will technology continue to develop? And what will it mean for healthcare?

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How to Manage Stress and Regain Work-Life Balance
Casey Children-Smith Casey Children-Smith

How to Manage Stress and Regain Work-Life Balance

It’s always difficult to manage stress, but it can be even more difficult for those living abroad. If you’re looking for ways to regain that elusive work-life balance, we’ve got some ideas for you here.

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International Health Insurance for Retirees
Casey Children-Smith Casey Children-Smith

International Health Insurance for Retirees

As you leave the world of work and enter retirement, you might be considering doing the things you never could before - such as travel for an extended period of time or live abroad. But if you have health concerns or want to plan it, you may wonder how health insurance works. Let us guide you through health insurance for retirees abroad.

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A Healthy Expat Life in Singapore
Casey Children-Smith Casey Children-Smith

A Healthy Expat Life in Singapore

As you move to Singapore, you may be wondering what else you can do to kickstart your new life. It’s always worth creating good, healthy habits - and we have some ideas how you can make your new life in Singapore a healthy life.

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The Truth About Fats in Diet
Casey Children-Smith Casey Children-Smith

The Truth About Fats in Diet

Fats have been considered a bad food group for a long time by many, but, in reality, they are neutral - just like any other food group. So what’s the truth about fats? Can they be any good? We decided to find out.

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Tips to Manage Stress for the Long Term
Casey Children-Smith Casey Children-Smith

Tips to Manage Stress for the Long Term

If you’re someone who struggles with stress, it may be difficult to know where to start to deal with it. However, there are many methods for dealing with stress - and we’ve listed a few of those here.

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The Benefits of Alternative Therapies
Casey Children-Smith Casey Children-Smith

The Benefits of Alternative Therapies

Lots of people distrust alternative therapies, dismissing them as - at best - ineffective, or - at worst - harmful. But do some of them perhaps have some health benefits? We decided to find out.

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What Is Languishing And How Can We Conquer It?
James McLean James McLean

What Is Languishing And How Can We Conquer It?

If you’re stuck in a rut where things are neither good nor bad, you might be stuck in a state of languishing - somewhere between depression and euphoria. But how do you recognize it and escape it? We put together our thoughts here.

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Cervical Cancer: Prevention, Screening, and Treatment
James McLean James McLean

Cervical Cancer: Prevention, Screening, and Treatment

January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to highlight prevention and early detection of this terrible disease. But what should expats do if they’re at risk? Read our blog to discover resources and tips for accessing screenings abroad.

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