Health-e Update

The Prevalence of Bedbugs on the Rise — Bedbugs are easy to transport in luggage and very hard to get rid of and for this reason they have become an especial nuisance for hotels and other public ...

Aussies Discover Dental Tourism — According to the Australian Broadcasting Association (ABC), one-third of Australians are putting off or avoiding going to the dentist altogether due to the cost. ...

The Happiness Health Connection — Scientific evidence suggests that positive emotions can help make life longer and healthier; learn how to keep happy even on bad days and what better place to ...

Stick With Those Resolutions — It’s February and we at Health-e are checking in to see how you are making out with your December intentions to be a healthier person… well, let us weigh in ...

  The Health Benefits of Deep Breathing — Not just for those with lung issues, deep systematic breathing almost instantly reduces stress and blood pressure, strengthens the abdominal and ...

Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally — Alarming evidence points out trans fats and saturated fats are responsible for heart disease and by taking a few simple precautions you can easily cut these ...

A Quick Guide to Common Childhood Diseases — Family health in Bali can have its challenges and when it comes to childhood diseases there are many however here are some of the most common, ...

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month — Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity causing almost all cases of cervical cancer. Just one in ...

Making and Keeping New Year’s Health Resolutions — How much money would you bet that you’re going to keep your New Year’s resolutions this year? Just think of what it will do to your self-esteem ...

Consider Alternatives to Pain Relief — Although opioids are the most ubiquitous response to treating pain today, they have limited long-term efficacy data and are known to cause abuse, addiction, ...

Do Cell Phones Pose a Health Hazard? — Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation can cause cancer or other serious health hazards from low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF). So how ...

Providing Technology to the Disabled ― December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities with this year’s theme focusing on the enabling conditions envisaged in the 2030 Development ...

Medical Journal Sounds Alarm on Pollution ― A concerning recent report from the The Lancet Commission on pollution and health addressed the full health and economic costs of air, water, and soil ...

Choosing Safe Christmas Toys ― Hospital emergency rooms treat tens of thousands of​ toy-related injuries each year. Read on with some important Health-e tips for selecting the safest toys to ...

Health-e Holiday Eating ― Each holiday season we look at sensible eating choices for residents and those on a Bali Christmas vacation. Here are some recommendations to keep the waistline trim ...

  The 2017 theme for World Diabetes Day is “Women and diabetes – our right to a healthy future,” a campaign to promote the importance of affordable and equitable access for all women ...

  The world has already experienced three record-breaking hot years in a row, and the rising global temperature could have profound effects for health, work and staple food supplies for ...

  Spinach, coconut water, bananas and sweet potatoes are just some fruits and vegetables that are rich in potassium. A recent study suggests people should consider increasing their intake of ...

  Tens of thousands of villagers were relocated from the 12k radius surrounding Mt. Agung this past September with the main safety concern being a potential eruption of extreme heat and ...

  Health-e regularly provides in-bound travelers with tips on how to keep safe while visiting Bali and Indonesia although all the advice in the world cannot help those who travel without the ...