Medical & Health...
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Avoiding Malaria and Insect Born Diseases
Think of malaria, and you probably think of death. Malaria is the most common infectious disease in the world. It can be fatal but it can also be...
Avoiding Snake Bites
Few animals arouse anything like such intense emotions as snakes and from the book of Genesis to “Snakes on a Plane”, whether you love them or loathe them, there is...
First Aid: What to Keep in Your Travel Kit
When you hit the road, all you want to think of is freedom and good times. But wherever you go, accidents can happen. By simply carrying a first aid...
How to Avoid and Beat Jet lag
Anyone who's ever ridden on a plane probably knows what jet lag is - the disruption of ones body clock and sleep patterns that comes from crossing time zones by air...
Is There Such a Thing as a Safe Tan?
For many of us, the ideal summer look includes beautifully bronzed skin. We tend to view it as highly attractive and healthy. Although society may favor the sun-kissed...
Keeping Healthy while Travelling
Travelling is one of life's most exciting and satisfying experiences, but nothing can ruin a well-planned holiday more than health problems like an upset stomach or...
Quiz: Are You Prepared for a Medical Emergency?
Travelling means leaving the safety of your own home and medical emergencies are just one of the situations you might encounter during your...
Serious Accident or Injury Abroad
Accidents happen everywhere, and every holiday destination comes with it's own risks to your health and safety. But of course these risks shouldn't put you off...
Spiders and Scorpions
While for many of us, the prospect of seeing new and unusual wildlife is a big part of any trip, getting too close to some of the world’s creatures is something...
Tips for Safe and Healthy Holiday Travel
Ideally, taking a holiday leaves you relaxed, refreshed, and ready to get back to reality. Sometimes, however, failing to plan correctly before...
Travel Bugs
What you don't know can hurt you!
After scheduling time off work months in advance, booking your flight, and buying your sun-screen and swimsuit, getting sick is...
Travelling in Retirement: Health and Fitness
They're called the Golden Years, and it's an apt name. You're free of work, the kids have gone, and you finally have the time and money to indulge...
