HEALTHY GUT, HEALTHY LIFE
The word about town is that digestive health is the new “in” thing. Keeping the gut healthy is not only cool but it is proving to be of the utmost ...
The Mediterranean Diet
Research has consistently shown that the Mediterranean diet is effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and overall mortality.
Medical Marijuana in Italy
Since 2013, medical marijuana has been legal in Italy. Currently, it is estimated that two to three thousand Italians consume medical marijuana to treat a specific variety of chronic conditions, ...
How Does The Public Italian Emergency Room Work?
What should you expect when you go to an Italian ER, known as the Pronto Soccorso, in a Public Hospital? You have to expect to wait sometime few hours or ...
How Do You Ask For That At The Pharmacy?
Getting sick is no fun. Getting sick while abroad is even more unpleasant. Even minor aches, coughs, runny noses, and headaches become more challenging when you must brave the “farmacia” ...
The Best Medical Travel Apps
Here are the best five mobile apps to provide medical support, updates, and other information when you’re traveling around the world.
Where to Get a Vaccine in Rome
Whether you’re here on a study abroad program or engaged in long-term residence, being an expat can sometimes include getting vaccines. International travel, getting older, or flu season can all ...
What To Do When You’re Sick In Italy
Navigating any health system can be challenging. Where to go, who to speak to, how to pay, and how to follow-up when you have questions or problems later on is ...
Zika, Doping, and Impeachment at Olympic Games in Rio
The Rio de Janiero 2016 Olympics will be the 31st presentation of the bi-annual summer games. Set to start on August 5th, the two weeks of competition will include 42 ...
Late Night Pharmacies in Florence
Most pharmacies in Firenze adhere to usual opening and closing times, however there are a number that stay open late. These pharmacies are probably different than what you may be ...
