Last week Ned Levi discussed healthy tips for travelers when flying. This week Ned is back with more healthy tips concerning food while flying, “airline carrier colds,” ear pain, and the infamous “aircraft infection zone.”
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On a flight to Los Angeles Ned Levi discovered loose used tissues in the seat pocket in front of him which was a real health hazard. It started Ned thinking about what else he’s found in airplane seat pockets after settling into his seat, and what airplane passengers can do about potential health hazards while flying.
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Ned Levi examines TSA’s “Myth of Fact” list and writes his own list in response to recent statements about the use of TSA’s AIT scanners and enhanced “pat-downs.”
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Staying healthy when you travel is essential. Ned Levi has 10 tips for you to help keep you healthy during your travels, through planning and prevention. Ned’s column includes numerous Internet links to help in your travel health planning.
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Does your health insurance cover you when you leave the country? A survey commissioned by the US Travel Insurance Association suggests you aren’t.
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Summer is in full swing and despite the recession, some of us are still managing to get away for a little R&R. We have worked real hard all winter to shed those winter pounds to get into holiday shape. Some of us are still working at it. So now it’s time to be on vacation, looking good. Why gain back the pounds we worked so hard to lose?
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Road warriors are an amazingly creative and resilient bunch of people. I was reminded of this recently when I gave a presentation at a convention for health club owners and managers. As could be expected, most were walking, talking models of physical excellence; not an extra ounce of body fat to be found in the whole convention center.
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Salmonella. E. coli. The influenza virus. We’re surrounded by a stew of infectious crud that’s just waiting for the opportunity to invade our bodies and wreak havoc when we travel.
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OK, you’ve got your flights to China and tickets to the opening ceremony, track, cycling and other Beijing Olympic events. You’ve read about the pollution in Beijing, so are you going to pack face masks? That’s a question running through the minds of many travelers going to the Olympics.
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