Are You Healthy Enough to Fly?
If you are not fit to fly, don’t—the stresses of flying can lead to a host of medical problems.
How to Unclog Your Ears on a Plane
Learn several ways to unclog your ears during a flight.
Healthy Tips for Treating Jet Lag
Learn strategies that can help minimize the sluggishness and disorientation that follow a long flight.
Altitude Sickness
Whether it’s a high-altitude hike or a stay in a mountain resort, there is a chance of altitude sickness. Here are tips on how to prevent altitude sickness.
Motion Sickness Treatment
Learn some soothing tips to treat motion sickness.
How to Avoid Norovirus on Cruise Ships
Don’t let a norovirus ruin your cruise. Wash your hands and stay away from risky foods, like from buffets and street vendors on-shore.
How to Avoid Traveler’s Diarrhea
Traveler’s diarrhea can ruin your travels. Learn how to avoid it, and treat it, if it happens to you.
Overview of Parasitic Infections: Safety, Prevention,
Diagnosis
Parasites are a global scourge, not just in the developing world. Learn how to take safety precautions to prevent parasitic infections and how these infections are diagnosed.
Diagnosis
Mosquito Survival Guide
Here’s a survival guide for when mosquito season arrives.
Compression Stockings
A guide on compression stockings for both medical and non-medical use.
First Aid for Choking
Most choking deaths could be prevented with the proper first aid, such as abdominal thrusts.
Beware of Antibacterial Soaps
Antibacterial soap may be more harm than good.
Staying Healthy with Hand Sanitizers
Soap and water is still the best method for cleaning your hands. When soap is not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers are the next best thing.
Toxic Air Fresheners
Air fresheners emit potentially harmful volatile chemicals, but don’t assume that “green” ones are any safer.
Cutting Board Safety
All cutting boards are vulnerable to contamination. Here are some tips on how to keep your cutting board safe and clean.
Teflon Health Concerns
Nonstick cookware offers convenience, but concerns remain about its safety.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas, and it can be deadly.
Soil Safety and Lead Protection
What to do if you are concerned about lead in your home garden.
Generic Drugs and Safety
How good are generic drugs? Reports of problems may make you wonder.
Risks Associated with Caffeine Vaping
Caffeine vaping is another marketing trend you best avoid.
Medical Marijuana and Safety for Recreational Use
Learn what health conditions marijuana has been proven effective. However, this does not give a free pass for recreational use.
Marijuana and Driving
Drunk driving is worse, but driving while stoned is still dangerous.
DWD: Driving While Drowsy
Don’t drive when you are tired or drowsy—it is very dangerous, according to a traffic safety report.
Safe Walking Practices
Learn some simple life-saving tips for safe walking.
