Michael Smith, Author at i-Brokers

How to support older employees in the workplace

As there is an increase in people’s lifespan many workers are now older than 50 and continue to play a vital role in the workplace. Older employees in the workplace can enhance the productivity of your company by contributing their experience and knowledge. Research also indicates that their morale is likely higher than that of younger staff. Because of this, here we have compiled […]

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How to keep your bones and muscles healthy

Health & Lifestyle / Michael Smith

Bones and muscles are useful to us in that they function together to support the weight of the body, shape up your body and help with the movement of your body. If your body produces inadequate bone mass when you turn 30 or bone loss takes place at a later stage in your life, then this means your bones

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Best worksite wellness programs for SMEs and startups

Corporate Wellbeing / Michael Smith

Employees spend at least 8 hours a day at a workplace. As an employer, it is sensible to encourage workplace well-being initiatives which benefit the mental health and the productivity of your employees as well as improve their work-life balance. One of the ways to recruit and retain talented personnel for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and corporate giants alike is to implement various workplace wellness

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Chronic Condition

Terminology / Michael Smith

What does a chronic condition mean? Chronic Condition is a sickness, illness or disease which has one of the following characteristics: is recurrent; does not respond well to treatment; requires protracted care; leads to permanent disability. What can cause a chronic condition? Unhealthy lifestyle can cause you a chronic illness. For instance, smoking, overuse of alcohol, poor diet, lack of physical activity

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i-Brokers’ Guide on How to Buy Medical Insurance

How to use i-Brokers, i-Brokers, Medical Insurance / Michael Smith

What is i-Brokers? i-Brokers is a licensed insurance broker, partnering with over 200 insurance providers to help expats get access to better insurance coverage. Seeing a lack of clear information and an unwillingness from insurers and brokers to share prices without asking for extensive client information, we formed i-Brokers with transparency in mind. Therefore, you can

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An Expat Guide to Health Insurance in Myanmar in 2022

Country, Medical Insurance / Michael Smith

If you plan to become an expat in Myanmar, there are many different things you need to consider when it comes to medical care. The Myanmar health system is still developing throughout the country so here we have provided you with a practical checklist on using the healthcare system of The Land of the Golden Pagoda in 2022. Public Hospitals in Myanmar

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An Expat Guide to Healthcare in Azerbaijan

Country / Michael Smith

Are you considering becoming an expat in Azerbaijan? Expat life in Azerbaijan can be exciting and challenging at the same time. There are many things to care about and Azerbaijan health issues are no exception. Medical costs vary throughout different areas of Azerbaijan, so we have compiled an expat guide to Azerbaijan for everything relating to the Azerbaijan healthcare system. Public Hospitals in Azerbaijan Although public hospitals in Azerbaijan have recently

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An Ultimate Guide to Food Allergies in Adults

Insurance / Michael Smith

An Ultimate Guide to Food Allergies in Adults Research findings indicate that food allergies in adults are more common than you might previously have thought and are likely to be more serious in comparison to food allergies in children. In accordance with The BBC, the world has recently seen an increase in food allergies in adults, particularly in Europe, the UK and Australia. As food is part of your daily life, it is important to take action now to protect yourself

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A Guide to Preventing Pediatric Cancer

Health & Lifestyle / Michael Smith

How to prevent your child from getting cancer According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is one of the key reasons that cause kids and adolescents to die globally. The number of child cancer deaths per year worldwide is over 100,000. Here we have put together a practical guide to important points you need to be mindful of when it

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An Expat Guide to Laos’ Healthcare in 2024

Country, Medical Insurance / Michael Smith

If you are considering working or living in Laos as an expat, there are normally many points to be aware of, including the country’s healthcare environment. Costs of medical treatment vary tremendously all over the country, therefore we have compiled a practical guide on using Laos’ healthcare system in 2024. Public Hospitals in Laos In Laos, the public hospitals and clinics have one of the simplest standards of medical

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