Health Guides
Margaret Island: Explore a favorite stop on Hungary’s illustrious spa route
This oasis of meticulously kept gardens, medieval ruins, and relaxing medicinal baths acts as the unofficial border between Buda and Pest.
Where can you breathe easy in Czechia? In very few places, experts say
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Experts say that poor air quality increases the chance of heart attacks and strokes, with pregnant women and children among the most at-risk groups.
Demystifying fertility treatments for foreigners in the Czech Republic
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Thinking about taking steps to preserve your fertility, or considering IVF? Here’s what you need to know.
Czech health officials: Covid numbers climb but hospitalizations remain stable
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While cases are expected to climb in coming weeks, officials called the outlook "stable," and typical for fall.
Czech doctors could soon prescribe exercise as part of treatment
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An international Eurobarometer study shows that 5 percent of Czechs exercise regularly and 60 percent rarely or not at all.
Czech kids' thirst for American beverage is causing concern with parents, schools
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Health experts and the government emphasize that the drinks' content poses danger to children’s development; regulation may be on the horizon.
Breathe easy and boost immunity: Mariánské Lázně's fresh air has healing powers
An autumn trip to Falkensteiner Spa Resort Marienbad offers rejuvinating treatments and respiratory therapy in UNESCO World Heritage surrounds.
Covid numbers jump in Czechia: Rules for isolation, testing, and masks
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The Health Ministry has urged caution as Czechia registers a 600-percent increase in cases since early September.
Plant-based in Czechia: 10 articles to bookmark on World Vegan Day
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Tips for where to eat and shop vegan in Prague and beyond, plus important resources, dates to put on your calendar, and fun facts for vegans in Czechia.
ASK AN EXPERT: How is stroke treated and prevented in Czechia?
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Stroke patients are in good hands in Czechia, says Concierge Medicine's Dr. Peter Vaško. Here, prevention tips and what to do if you experience symptoms.
Kofola’s rum-flavored Christmas edition leaves a bitter taste with health officials
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Despite being non-alcoholic, the new, limited-edition drink has sparked controversy for sending a negative message to kids.
EXPLAINED: Why are Czech doctors planning to protest?
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A serious dispute over pay and overtime will lead to thousands of doctors taking on less work, leading to the postponement of procedures and appointments.
ASK AN EXPERT: Which winter shots should you get in Czechia?
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Doctors recommend scheduling your vaccinations now before the outbreak of the respiratory disease season.
Everything you need to know about flu shots in Czechia
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As cold and flu season descends on Czechia, when to get a shot, what it contains, and how to bolster your immunity for the long winter months ahead.
5 things to know before choosing a gynecologist in the Czech Republic
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From pregnancy to childbirth and beyond, one Prague-based clinic is changing the experience of women's healthcare in the Czech Republic.
How does Czechia eat? A new study serves up insights on mealtime habits
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From what's on the breakfast, lunch, and dinner table to how much individuals spend on food, a new survey reveals how Czechia eats.
'Mental illness here is not for the poor': Expats in Czechia speak out on World Mental Health Day
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Czechia's shortage of practitioners isn't just affecting the Czech-born population: foreigners told us they also face challenges finding support.
