Worldwide Medical Insurance News: Osteoporosis 'can increase gum disease risk'

Expatriate women in particular might want to double check that their global medical insurance covers them for dental problems.

This is because recent research by Professor Robin Seymour, a leading periodontologist and advisor to Dentyl Active, has found that women are at greater risk of gum disease and subsequent tooth loss than men.

The professor explained that ...

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Expatriate Insurance News: Foreign buyers 'home in on Spain'

Expatriates are continuing to focus their hunt for a home overseas on Spain.

This is according to the latest analysis from Kyero.com, which confirmed that Alicante accounted for a large proportion of enquiries.

Indeed, 33.8 per cent of overseas interest in Spanish property was focused on ...

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Expatriate Healthcare News: Focus on positive change for 'diet success'

Expatriate healthcare customers are among those who could find that they have more success with New Year's resolutions if they focus on positive changes.

According to recent comments from Mary Comber, editor of Health & Fitness magazne, focusing on positive lifestyle changes, instead of denial and abstinence, will deliver better results for those trying to lose weight or get fit.

"The secret to a fit, healthy, happy you is to establish

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International Health Insurance News: Time a 'barrier' to skin cancer examination

International health insurance customers who are considering visiting their doctor for a screening might want to make sure they are prepared to be examined to allow their doctor to perform a thorough check.

Doctors have claimed that time constraints and patient embarrassment are proving to be problematic barriers to skin cancer examinations.

According to a paper published in the Archives of Dermatology, 44.2 per cent of ...

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Expatriate Insurance News: Overseas property searches on the rise

There appears to be an increasing number of people considering relocating abroad.

According to the latest figures from Rightmove, the number of online searches for overseas property rose by 4.8 per cent in December.

This is the opposite of the expected decline, which usually occurs around Christmas.

The US and Germany showed ...

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Expatriate Healthcare News: Targeted exercise 'can prevent falls'

Older people living abroad might want to check their expatriate medical insurance to ensure they are covered for physiotherapy.

According to Vicky Johnston, specialist physiotherapist in falls prevention for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, targeted exercise that can be prescribed by therapists is one of the best ways to prevent falls in elderly people.

She noted that it is best to focus on strength training, balance training and flexibility.

However, ...

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Expatriate Insurance News: TEFL offers 'rewarding overseas employment'

People who are keen to expatriate but aren't sure what to do might want to consider Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) as an alternative to menial jobs.

According to expatriate advice website Shelter Offshore, TEFL is a "fantastic way to do something different and exciting whilst living in and enjoying a new culture".

However, there are a number of things ...

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International Health Insurance News: Berries 'good for skin'

Expatriates enjoying life in sunny climates might want to look into eating more fresh fruit.

Recent research has suggested that brightly coloured foods, red berries in particular, are very effective at protecting skin.

Sally Penford, education manager for the International Dermal Institute, explained that a lot of these foods provide the body with "great antioxidants".

"Any highly coloured ...

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Expatriate Healthcare News: Postnatal recovery 'important for health'

International healthcare insurance customers might want to check that they are covered for postnatal healthcare.

According to recent comments from Emma Cannon, fertility advisor and acupuncturist, postnatal recovery is important for a mother's health and that of any subsequent children she carries.

Ms Cannon suggested that women wait ...

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