Category Archive For "Health"
World Mental Health Day: 3 essential ways to boost your mental health
This year’s World Mental Health Day comes at a time when people’s lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter who you are or where you are from, the consequences of the ongoing pandemic is huge, especially with regards to people’s mental health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), …
World Heart Day: What is cardiovascular disease (CVD) and how to prevent CVD?
Today is a rather special day as we celebrate World Heart Day and create awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVD). All around the world, the day is marked by numerous events, sports programs, activities, and much more to promote the importance of healthy living and combating CVD. According to the World Health Federation, cardiovascular disease is …
Five top tips for looking after yourself in retirement
Hitting your 60s can be a major life event. Your health might be declining, limiting the range of activities you can take part in when you suddenly have a lot more time on your hands in retirement. However, it’s never too late to take care of your health and develop good habits. This could be …
How COVID-19 is accelerating the artificial intelligence revolution in healthcare
The COVID-19 pandemic is the defining global crisis of our time. It is not only an immediate health challenge, but one with no end in sight. Only time will reveal the effects the pandemic has on our society – both economically and psychologically. What’s more, the lack of solutions such as data-driven decision-making and predictive …
Healthcare tips for expat women
Whether you’re moving abroad for work or accompanying a partner, as a single person or with a family, the expat woman lifestyle can be an exciting and exhilarating one. But, while your time abroad may seem like an extended holiday, it’s important to prioritize healthcare matters. As a woman, there are a number of things …
How is COVID-19 shaping the healthcare sector?
With the coronavirus growing across different nations, many healthcare workers are near breaking point, with limited medical equipment and time for rest. The crisis has been pushing the limits of the healthcare systems in many countries as thousands of people died and an unprecedented, large-scale quarantine was implemented. In today’s Pacific Prime article, we will …
Announcing Pacific Prime’s latest video on preventing the spread of COVID-19 and staying healthy
Around the globe, governments have either locked down entirely or have implemented tough measures and restrictions on the movement of people. Millions around the world will be feeling the stresses of staying at home and not being able to freely see loved ones or to go about their normal routine. For those that must leave …
Coronavirus outbreak: 7 tips that will KEEP you mentally healthy
Stay safe from the coronavirus means that you need to stay up to date with the latest developments of the epidemic. But with hourly updates from all over the world, keeping up with the outbreak can be daunting, stressful, and overwhelming. If you’re experiencing any of these feelings, then your mental health is being negatively …
5 countries with the best healthcare for expats in 2020
Whether you’re looking to move overseas to advance your career, live with your family, or retire, getting access to quality healthcare is one of the most important things you’ll need to consider. This makes choosing the country with the best healthcare for expats absolutely necessary when making your plans to move abroad. To help you …
The importance of securing critical illness insurance
Here is a question to consider: “If you were to become critically ill and could not earn a living, would your family cope financially, especially to pay bills, mortgage, and other expenses?” Believe it or not, falling seriously ill can occur relatively quickly and at any time when you least suspect it. So, by all …
