Overseas Health insurance News: Good nutrition 'essential for elderly'

Overseas health insurance customers might want to take some time to research care homes if they find themselves in need of extra care.

According to Daniel Blake, policy development manager at Action on Elder Abuse, good nutrition is one of the most important things a care home can offer older people.

Indeed, he said that a good diet is ...

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Expatriate Insurance News: 'Head to local restaurants' in Mallorca

Expatriate health insurance customers living in Mallorca might want to heed the advice of an expert and avoid restaurants that are flooded with tourists.

Anna Nicholas, an author and journalist based in Mallorca, advised people to "always go where the locals eat" and "if a restaurant is packed with tourists, avoid it like the plague".

She highlighted the "fantastically ...

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Overseas Health Insurance News: Mixed currency reports

International health insurance customers will know that currency exchange rates can make a substantial difference to the finances of an expatriate.

Paying for services in one currency while earning money in another is an opportunity for problems to arise as exchange rates fluctuate.

However, this week people earning money in euros are likely to be ...

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Expatriate Insurance News: Hong Kong is 'city of contrasts'

Expatriates living in Hong Kong may already be aware of the contrasting aspects of the region.

Dawn Page, director for UK & Northern Europe for the Hong Kong Tourism Board, highlighted the fact that a stroll through Victoria Park to watch people start their day with a Tai Chi session is in "complete contrast to the usual bright lights and bustle of Hong Kong".

However, expatriate insurance customers in Hong Kong who haven't already done so ...

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Expatriate Healthcare News: Early detection 'key to bowel cancer treatment'

Expatriate healthcare insurance customers might want to think about being more open with their doctors about sensitive issues.

According to recent comments from Deborah Gilbert, head of development for Bowel & Cancer Research, bowel cancer is one of the easiest cancers to treat.

However, people's reluctance to discuss the matter with their healthcare provider often means that ...

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International Health Insurance News: Healthy eating 'reduces cancer risk'

Not enough people are aware of all of the benefits of maintaining a healthy diet.

This is according to recent comments from Teresa Nightingale, general manager of the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).

Expatriates might want to look into improving their diet as Ms Nightingale remarked that eating well can lower the risk of developing cancer.

"Research has shown that ...

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Expatriate Healthcare News: Gardening 'has health benefits'

Expatriate health insurance customers who enjoy spending time outside might be keen to know that there are health benefits in outdoor activities.

According to Donna McDaid, national secretary for the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners (NSALG), gardening and keeping an allotment brings financial and physiological benefits.

Ms McDaid remarked ...

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