‘Health’ Archives
Free Health Consultations for Foreign Nationals
Free health and dental consultations will be offered for foreign nationals by the Medical Information Center Aichi (MICA) in English, Portuguese,and Spanish. [Read More]
Medical Interpretation Service Program
To tackle this issue, from April 1, 2012 Aichi Prefecture started providing medical translation services on full-time basis at a number of medical institutions in the Prefecture. Services are available in English, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish. [Read More]
Pregnancy and Birth in Nagoya
Pregnancy Testing, Pregnancy, Subsidized Pregnancy Health Checks, Delivery, Costs and Health Insurance, Support Group. [Read More]
Aerobics Classes in Nagoya
Plan to get in shape this year? Give your New Year resolution a kick-start at one of these low-cost weekly aerobics lessons in Nagoya City. [Read More]
Winter Sickness
Infections of seasonal influenza and the norovirus peak during the winter months and can even put the strongest people out of action for several days. Although their symptoms are different, the steps that you can take to prevent the viruses are very similar. [Read More]
Making the Most out of Nagoya City Sports Facilities
There are over 130 municipal sports facilities in Nagoya City - including sports centers (with volleyball, badminton, basketball, and futsal courts), tennis courts, baseball fields, athletic fields, football and rugby fields, gateball fields, and baseball stadiums. All are [Read More]
Nagoya City Sports Centers
Most city-run sports centers have a heated indoor pool and a training room with weights and machines. Many also offer aerobics classes. These low cost facilities are open to the general public. [Read More]
Children’s Medical Subsidies
From October 1, 2011 Nagoya City children’s medical subsidies were extended from their current scope to include a broader age range of children. [Read More]
Going to the Dentist in Japan
To many people the sound of the dentist’s drill puts shivers down their spine, but sometimes putting off dental treatment is just not an option and a visit to the dentist is required. Besides, your oral environment can impact on your whole health so it is recommended that [Read More]
Surviving Hay Fever Hell
Nice sunny day outside? Got red eyes? A congested nose? Maybe a sore throat? Welcome to hay fever hell! The 2011 pollen season has been predicted to be 10 times worse than the 2010 season. Get ready now before it hits! [Read More]
