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I’m doing an internship abroad. Which medical insurance is right for me?

Have you just landed your internship abroad? Don’t forget to international student health insurance which will cover you in the event of an accident or illness. Medical insurance is mandatory for internships in certain countries, such as the United States, especially if you’re going on a J-1 visa. International medical insurance will be required to […]

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How to eat well when travelling

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Whether it’s a vacation, a year of study abroad or a stay abroad for work, our eating habits can change radically. For some, it’s the open door to slacking off… It’s all the more difficult because culinary habits vary considerably from one continent to another, from one country to another… Here are a few tips

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Vaccinations before going abroad

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Going abroad on vacation or expatriation is an adventure to be taken seriously. Chances are, your host country will have different sanitary conditions to those you’re used to! The health crisis with the Coronavirus epidemic has come and gone, and you’ll need to be vaccinated to travel to certain countries, and have health insurance for

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Swine flu epidemic: Precautions to take

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An epidemic of swine flu has been declared in Mexico , particularly in the capital, Mexico City, and in the state of San Luis Potosi to the north of Mexico City.The H1N1 influenza A virus is transmitted by droplets in exhaled air , particularly when sneezing, saliva or excrement. The incubation period is one week.

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Limiting the contamination of respiratory viruses

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An international study has just shown that the simplest gestures are the most effective in the fight against respiratory viruses (flu, colds, etc.): Regular hand washing (more than 10 times a day) Put your hand in front of your mouth when you cough or sneeze Wear a blouse Wear a mask (already less simple or

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Tips for overcoming jet lag

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Jet lag is a disruption of the body’s internal clock, caused by a sudden change in time zone. It dissuades some travelers from going far away to avoid sleep disorders, mood swings… Indeed, a big gap between time zones can seriously disturb our bodies. So it’s essential to know how to deal with jet lag.

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Less stress to lose weight and stay healthy

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Stress makes you fat and sick. Excessive secretion from the adrenal glands due to stress has direct consequences for your body: weight gain and weakened immune defenses. What can you do to limit stress? RELATIZING your problems. Easier said than done, you may say, but imagine your situation lost in the desert. What’s important in

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Why do we catch the flu in winter?

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This is a recurring question for many scientists. Researchers in New York have demonstrated that the flu virus is best transmitted in cold, dry weather. Unlike colds (which are transmitted by contact), the flu virus is airborne. If it’s too hot, it dies, and if it’s too humid, it falls like a drop of water.

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Need to consult your medical records?

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As of April 6, 2011, all French social security beneficiaries can now consult their medical records! Whether it’s your medical reports, prescriptions, X-rays or laboratory analyses, you’ll be able to access them online thanks to your Dossier Médical Partagé. How do you create your DMP? Are you insured and have a Carte Vitale? The procedure

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