Health
By Rachel Fairbank Even if you are a long-time smoker, there are some surprising, and even immediate, benefits to quitting. Every year, half a million Americans die from smoking-related causes, while […]
By Sanjay Mishra You know the feeling. You slurp that diet soda relishing the sweet taste without the guilt or calories associated with sugar. But a new study suggests that […]
By Gretchen Reynolds Maria Branyas Morera’s life was simple. She enjoyed yogurt, gardening, sleep, books, walks, friends, playing the piano and dogs. But her lifespan was remarkable — and also […]
One of the most frequent questions for expats moving to Ecuador—aside from where to find the best cup of coffee—is how to navigate the healthcare system. Since health insurance is […]
To follow the news about Ecuador from abroad is to experience a masterclass in cognitive dissonance. One headline blares, “State of Emergency Declared as Violence Surges.” The next, often on […]
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, “most affordable” can mean two different things: the cheapest option today, or the option that costs the least over your lifetime. Let’s break down the […]
In January 2024, Ecuador was thrust into the international spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The headlines were terrifying. José Adolfo Macías Villamar, the notorious gang leader known as “Fito,” […]
The “best” country for dental work depends entirely on what you need. The world of dental tourism is highly specialized, with different countries building reputations for different types of care. Before you […]
It is the first question every prospective expat asks, and, more pointedly, the first one their concerned family members ask: “But is Ecuador safe?” This question is almost always followed […]
The new variant, called A/H3N2 K, which was first identified in Australia and New Zealand in August, has now been detected in over 30 countries. “Current epidemiological data do not […]
By Daryl Austin If you’ve ever blamed a lousy night’s rest on stress, room temperature, or your mattress, you might be overlooking the smallest — and arguably most influential — […]
When you are researching a life-changing procedure like All-on-4, it is easy to use the words “best” and “cheapest” interchangeably. But in the world of medical tourism, they are often […]
No place is perfect, not even Cuenca. Any publication, blog, or YouTube channel that sells you a problem-free, sun-drenched paradise of $2 lunches and perfect weather is doing you a […]
If you’ve experienced the “sticker shock” of a $5,000+ quote for a single dental implant , your next question is obvious: “What is a cheaper alternative?” Yes, there are two primary […]
By Anahad O’Connor As you get older, your body will invariably begin to shed muscle. This age-related decline in muscle mass starts at about age 30 and accelerates after you […]
For US, Canadian, and European expats, one of Ecuador’s most attractive, stabilizing, and profoundly comforting features has nothing to do with snow-capped mountains or 16th-century cathedrals. It has everything to […]
If you are missing a single tooth, your dentist will almost certainly present you with two main options: a traditional dental bridge or a dental implant. The choice is not […]
By Ashwin Rodrigues America’s most popular drug, by a wide margin, is caffeine. A 2025 survey published in Food and Toxicology found that almost 70 percent of Americans consumed at […]
By Jon Henley and Sam Jones A row over meat consumption in Spain over the last month is just the most recent eruption of the debate all over Europe, as […]
For many expats, the journey to Cuenca begins with a rental. It’s the sensible first step: you explore neighborhoods, learn the flow of the city, and confirm that this is, […]
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