Category Archive For "Health"
Five tips for better sleep and brighter mornings
Poor sleeping habits and rushed mornings are all too common, regardless of whether you commute to the office or work from home. We speed through our busy lives, fueled by stress and anxiety. We try to pack as much as we can into a day and Google “how to make sleep feel longer” when we’re …
International Women’s Day: 5 health tips for women
Every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day is celebrated on a global scale. The purpose of the day is to commemorate women’s achievements and take action towards the annual theme (and gender equality in general). This year, the theme is #BreakTheBias. People around the world can show solidarity by crossing their arms in the …
5 tips for a sharper and healthier brain
If any of your loved ones suffered/are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, or if you’ve been told you have early signs, you’ll understand how frightening and disheartening the disease can really be. To lose your cherished memories and have your mind deteriorate, Alzheimer’s disease is perhaps one of the hardest diseases to come to terms with. …
How regular physical activity can help prevent disease
We’re constantly being reminded that physical activity is important for our overall health and wellbeing, whether through our doctors, trainers, or loved ones. And while we do know that it has its benefits, many of us aren’t aware of what those benefits actually are. In fact, many people only consider how exercise changes their appearance, …
6 reasons to love the spring season from a health perspective
Winter is gradually coming to an end. It won’t be long before there are more daylight hours, flowers start to bloom, and the weather gets warmer. If you had a tough winter, spring could be the reset you’re looking for. After all, it’s hard to not want to pick yourself up and enjoy life when …
5 tips to avoid health hazards this holiday season
Whether it’s going paragliding during a trip to the beach, indulging in sugary treats (because “holiday calories don’t count”), or even just generally letting your guard down, the holiday season is a time of enjoying yourself, unleashing your adventurous spirit, trying something entirely different, and breaking away from the monotony of regular life. But spoiler …
How to stay healthy with a busy lifestyle
A busy lifestyle can prevent us from doing many things in life, such as staying in touch with loved ones, enjoying personal hobbies, and most importantly, staying healthy. But telling someone to slow down or do less, simply isn’t enough. In fact, the advice shouldn’t be just to tone down but to incorporate self-care. Self-care …
7 tips for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving
Every year on Thanksgiving, family and friends gather to express gratitude and, well, eat a whole lot of food. As the occasion takes place just once a year, people often go above and beyond when it comes to arranging the feast – with many making preparations months in advance. This year, Thanksgiving occurs amidst an …
Twindemic: What it is and how can you prepare for it this winter
With winter just around the corner and hospitals around the world burdened by COVID-19 patients, flu season is more concerning than usual this year. According to research, the dramatic decline in influenza cases last year could result in a significant rise in flu cases this coming winter. Fears of COVID-19 had many people isolating themselves, …
Addressing expat mental health issues when abroad
Did you know that as an insurance brokerage specializing in international health insurance, Pacific Prime can help inform expats living and working abroad of the risks they should be prepared for when moving to a new locale? That said, knowing about the specific area in which you live, how the healthcare system there works, and …
