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Moving to Spain – Health

So, you are moving to Spain!

Whether you are emigrating, taking a short term assignment or joining family in Spain we have put together the information you will need to make your move a smooth one.

Take Care Of Your Body

How To Take Care Of Your Body As An Expat

  Expat life is exciting as it provides you with plenty of adventures and exploration opportunities. Numerous gates of quality life and success welcome you warmly. However, at the same time, you encounter several unexpected difficulties – your health and wellbeing go sideline. While indulging yourself in adopting new cultures, finding a job, and sustaining…

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body and health

Why Should You Look After Your Body and Health?

  No matter how minor your health problems are, they can obstruct or even overwhelm other aspects of your life. Even simple health conditions like aches, pains, fatigue, and indigestion can have a negative impact on your happiness and stress levels. One option for increasing your capacity to manage stress and feel better is to…

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longer life

Things to Stop Doing If You Want a Longer Life

  Whether you’re in your 20s or 30s, or in your 60s, 70s, or beyond, there are a number of things you may pledge to do to “slow down” your biological clock if you want a longer life. In fact, studies demonstrate that it’s never too late to start practicing healthful practices.      …

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health challenges

The Health Challenges Of The Expatriate Community

  No matter where you reside, health should always be a top priority. For some communities, the elusive goal of optimal health is harder than for other populations. Expatriates live outside their native country and could have challenges with a language barrier as well as many other challenges that come from living in a new…

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Stay Healthy When Living Abroad

Best Ways To Stay Healthy When Living Abroad

  There are many reasons that people choose to leave their homeland to move to another country such as jobs, marriage or simply because they preferred another lifestyle. If becoming an expat is in the near future for you, one of your considerations will be health and fitness. Here are some of the best ways…

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keeping your health in check

3 Tips For Keeping Your Health In Check As An Expat

  Living abroad has countless benefits and possibilities: you get to live an adventurous lifestyle and become integrated into cultures very different from your own. But living away from your home country comes with challenges as well, one of which is the difficulty of finding good healthcare options abroad. Here are a few tips to…

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health

9 Little Known Factors That Affect Your Health

  Many factors have an impact on our health, such as what we eat, how we sleep and our habits and hobbies. While lifestyle choices and genetics play a large role in our health, our social and physical environments can also impact our wellness.       In this article, we’ll discuss the lesser-known determinants…

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private health insurance in Spain

Key Questions To Reduce The Cost Of Private Health Insurance In Spain

  Medical insurance can be confusing and a bit of a minefield as no two policies are alike.  So here are some useful tips and questions to ask yourself before you decide on a suitable policy to provide you with private health insurance in Spain.  These will ensure you get the right policy and keep…

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separation anxiety

Separation Anxiety: Dealing With A Common Expat Problem

It’s normal for expatriates to feel homesick from time to time. But what happens when longing for familiar faces and places becomes the worry and distress of separation anxiety? An increasing number of expats struggle with the condition that detracts from the experience of living and working abroad. Thankfully, there are ways to deal with…

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gut healthy

How Can Expats Remain Gut Healthy in A New Country?

  Moving to a different country is a very big change, which requires a great adaptation. Expats must not only adapt to a new place and culture but their gastrointestinal system must, too. The bacteria that live in the gut, known as microbiota, also have to deal with changes in diet, lifestyle, and other important…

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