Health Guides
Tailored mental health care for expats: Prague clinic addresses unique needs
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AdiCare offers support to foreigners frustrated by lack of English-speaking therapists and long wait times associated with this medical niche.
Czechia's new health app displays vaccination records from 2023
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The app, which replaced the Tečka platform launched during Covid-19, is intended to alleviate the administrative burden associated with vaccination.
Whooping cough outbreak grips Czechia: Here’s everything you need to know
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The highly contagious disease is spreading at concerningly high rates nationwide as the country stocks up on vaccines.
Czech Walking 2024 combines healthier lifestyles with picturesque scenery
The free-to-join event, with several walks near Prague, also offers participants free blood sugar and pressure checks, as well prizes.
7 healing spas to visit in Mariánské Lázně this spring
Ensana hotels offer a wide range of preventive health programs and customized rehabilitation therapies for those in need of a health refresh.
A human touch: Prague clinic sets out to change the narrative around patient care
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While Czech healthcare is affordable, efficient, and practical, it often falls short regarding patient care, say expats who opted for private.
The average Czech drinks over 11 liters of pure alcohol every year
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EU-wide data shows that, in terms of overall alcohol consumption, Czechia consumes the third most out of all EU countries.
An expat entrepreneur brings a healing L.A. facial to Prague
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The original Face Place is beloved by Hollywood A-listers like Selena Gomez and Tom Cruise, but for Ladana Edwards beauty isn't just skin deep.
FIRST PERSON: An expat in Czechia confronts a cancer diagnosis
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From diagnosis to treatment, a foreigner's journey through the ups and downs of the Czech oncology system.
Czechia registers first measles outbreak after two-year absence
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The Czech Vaccinology Society blames the concerning news on declining vaccination rates amid parental skepticism and misinformation.
HHC vs. CBD: What you should know about Czechia's legal semi-synthetic cannabis
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After 'several' children required emergency help following an overdose of the cannabinoid, debate has flared on whether Czechia should regulate the drug.
Czechia gears up to get sober: 1 million expected to take Dry February challenge
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The Dry February campaign, running in its 12th year, offers various fitness-related benefits for joining its month-long campaign to stop drinking.
Today is Blue Monday: How expats can seek mental health support in Czechia
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Finding psychological support in a foreign country can be hard: our guide explains the ins and outs of care for your mental health in Czechia.
How to help those impacted by Prague's mass shooting – or seek support if you are in need
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Be it via a donation or symbolic gesture, there are various ways to help victims' families. A range of helplines and resources are also on offer.
INTERVIEW: Czech pediatrician on the big issues facing little ones and their parents
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Dr. Magdalena Kreimová from Concierge Medicine has sound advice for parents on screen time, Czechia's pediatrician shortages, and vaccines.
The end of the VZP insurance monopoly for foreigners means more choice for consumers
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We spoke to insurance experts on how the insurance market is changing for foreigners and what to keep in mind as you shop for a new policy.
Embrace the New Year with contentment and minimal stress
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PhDr. Lucie Skalíková, Head of Psychology at Canadian Medical, provides guidance on maintaining a balanced approach to year-end festivities.
