Tag Archive For "Health Insurance"
Six benefits of emotional intelligence at the workplace
If you’re an HR professional, it’s likely that you already know that developing emotional intelligence isn’t much of a priority at the workplace. When it comes to screening and evaluating new candidates or preparing training, the focus tends to be on educational background, current knowledge, and hard skills, along with personality assessment results. But is …
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. …
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 …
5 things to be thankful for at work
Whether or not you celebrate thanksgiving, giving thanks has proven benefits: boosting your immune system, improving your mental health, and enhancing your personal relationships, amongst others. So much so that even in what has objectively been a challenging year in the world of work, there are a number of things you can and should be …
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 …
Everything you ever wanted to know about Movember
It’s soon going to be November, the month where some men show up clean-shaven and baby-faced on the 1st and have a mustache towards the end of the month. They might even discuss men’s health more than they normally would during this time. If you’re wondering what this bizarre trend is all about, this Pacific …
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 …
Your guide to the ‘No Surprise Act’
Did you know that, between 2009 and 2020, unpaid medical bills became the largest source of debt that people in the US owed collection agencies? Anyone who has accessed healthcare in the US or had to pay higher premiums for US coverage (the country is consistently ranked as the most expensive location for health insurance …
