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		<title>Why is everyone sick around winter time?</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2024/01/why-is-everyone-sick-around-winter-time.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Angela Perrilliat]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lyfestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[cold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flu]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[“Put your jacket on or else you’ll get the flu”, “stay off air streams or else you’ll get a cold”, do you remember your parents ever saying that to you as a kid? I do! Or how about now, after what we went through with covid, being paranoid of every sneeze and cough you hear? [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>New Provider Network in 2023</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/11/new-provider-network-in-2023.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lia Malcon]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Insurance Explained]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Student Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Physical Health]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Student Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ISI Protect Plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Multiplan PPO]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/?p=8226</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Effective November 6th 2023 the provider network for the ISI Protect Plan is due to change from the Multiplan PPO Network to the United Healthcare Global PPO network. This will be a welcome move since the UHC Global PPO network will provide wider access to participating providers. Please keep in mind that all policies purchased [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Introducing the World Elite plan to ISI</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/11/introducing-the-world-elite-plan-to-isi.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alexis Ponce]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:03:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Safety Abroad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insurance Explained]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Student Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Students in the USA]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[ISI is excited to announce that we’ve expanded our insurance options to cater to all different types of health insurance requirements and now, we will be introducing the World Elite plan, which is ACA-compliant and available for purchase for international students at select universities! The plan is available in three levels: World Elite Plus, World [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Can friendships impact our health?</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/11/can-friendships-impact-our-health.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Maria Caballero]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:34:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lyfestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Physical Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[antidepressants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[friends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[friendship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health problems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-confidence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/?p=8217</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[We are pretty much familiar with the word “friend”. A friend is usually the one you met for the first time at school or with whom you established a relationship simply by living in the building next door. Welcoming a friend into our lives should bring us joy and happiness, but a friendship goes much [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why should I get my vision tested?</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/09/why-should-i-get-my-vision-tested.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joss Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:51:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Insurance Explained]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Physical Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Product Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ameritas Vision Plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eye acuity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eye contacts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eye diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eye problems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eyeglasses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sight acuity test]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/?p=8210</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Sight is one of our most precious senses and it is important to make sure our sight is sharp and healthy. One way to take care of it is to have regular sight tests. Sight tests are essential for detecting and monitoring a variety of eye conditions, including: How often should you get tested for [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/08/fda-approved-over-the-counter-birth-control-pill.html</link>
					<comments>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/08/fda-approved-over-the-counter-birth-control-pill.html#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Leslie Reynolds]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Student Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Physical Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Student Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Student Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2024]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[estrogen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FDA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Opill]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[preventative medication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[progesterone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/?p=8202</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The FDA Approved an Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill!&#160; What does that mean for international students? Recently, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the US’s first “over-the-counter” birth control pill called “Opill.” “Over-the-counter” refers to medications that can be purchased at a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. THIS IS BIG NEWS! [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sports Insurance for International Students</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/07/sports-insurance-for-international-students-2.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joss Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:03:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[International Student Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Students in the USA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Product Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sports Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Student Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Warnings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[adventure sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Atlas Travel Plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Contact Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[extreme sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness sports]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Organized Sports Coverage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[patriot travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recreational sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sports coverage for international students]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/?p=8187</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[International students who participate in sports are at a greater risk of injury because they are constantly pushing their bodies to the limit and are more likely to be involved in accidents. If they practice sports frequently, it is important for international students to have sports insurance. When choosing a sports insurance plan, you must [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Community Mental Health and What You Can Do to Take Action</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/06/community-mental-health-and-what-you-can-do-to-take-action.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Angela Perrilliat]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Physical Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acceptance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assertive communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breathing exercises]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[concrete actions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotional assertiveness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotional support]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[risk factors]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/?p=8168</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Community mental health is a mix of actions that have the goal of improving mental health on a community or social level, tackling health problems and their determining factors in a comprehensive way.  Taking action in building a community of mental health awareness is important because we are all responsible for taking care of and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How does singing help improve your health?</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/05/how-does-singing-help-improve-your-health.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joss Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 20:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[International Student Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lyfestyle]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Student Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[immune system]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[music]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Singing is a universal human activity that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a way to express ourselves, connect with others, and simply have fun. But did you know that singing can also be good for your health? Here are some therapeutic effects from singing: If you&#8217;re looking for a way to improve your [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Energy drinks; their ingredients and their effects on our bodies.</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/04/energy-drinks-their-ingredients-and-their-effects-on-our-bodies.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Zapata]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Energy Drinks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The effects of Energy Drinks and the possible health risk they imply. ]]></description>
		
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