A report published in the British Medical Journal, compiled by Oxford University academics has found that heart attack deaths reduced by 50% between 2002 and 2010. The researchers were trying to find out if the drop was due to prevention such as healthier lifestyles, preventive treatment such as cholesterol lowering medication or better treatment after a heart attack. The findings were that they all played an equal role in preventing fatalities. Read more
Travel insurance tends to be a grudge-buy, (because why pay money when you haven’t been in hospital because of an accident for years/ever, so what are the chances of it happening whilst you’re abroad, right?) but as our medical condition travel insurance customers can testify, it’s only when you need to claim on a travel insurance policy that you realise its worth, especially if you have an emergency situation. Furthermore you shouldn’t try to save money by not declaring your medical conditions.
The USA is according to a recent report the 3rd most visited county by UK citizens in 2010. Such a diverse land with scenery ranging from forests and mountains to bleak deserts and beaches constantly drenched in sunshine, North America is a vast country with lots to see and do, and for those who are planning a visit here is a list of the top ten must see attractions. Read more
A new survey from the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has revealed that 20% of British travellers don’t take out holiday insurance before going abroad, many of those who fail to buy travel insurance wrongly believe that health costs are covered by the government even while abroad.
Having an accident or falling ill abroad without a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover your costs could bankrupt you Read more
