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Healthy Travel Blog
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Staying healthy while traveling the world can be challenging. It is our hope that this forum helps you understand the interplay between travel and health and lets you share your insights with your fellow travelers. We encourage you to check in often for updates on news, trends, issues and solutions—everything you should consider before you pack your bags for a vacation, business trip, study abroad program or expat assignment.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1111 )
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Gluten-Free Globetrotting
It’s no secret that a lot of people have switched to a gluten-free diet, whether or not they have Celiac Disease. The benefits are great for many people, but... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2012 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Drinks Are On The House!
This is some exciting news for international travelers – American Airlines announced that starting February 1, they will begin serving complimentary beer and... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2012 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Bird Flu Research Suspended
This week, research scientists from the University of Wisconsin and Erasmus University in the Netherlands announced that they were suspending research on new,... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2012 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Travel Bulletin Mexico: Drug War Toll Keeps Rising
A look back at the violence in Mexico last year finds drug war fatalities increasing 11% over 2010, raising the prospect that there is no end in sight after fiv... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2012 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Polio and Politics
Just as India celebrated a full year without a single new case of polio this month, Afghanistan and Pakistan officials released data that showed nearly a... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2012 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
This Week in Travel and Health
Each Friday, we’re going to provide you with links to some of the best and most interesting travel and health stories of the week. Read more
Posted on 20 January 2012 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Breathing Easier? New Stricter Air Pollution Standards for Beijing
In response to international criticism, with much of it coming from the United States, the Chinese government announced on Friday that it would initiate stricte... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Resolve to Have a Healthy New Year: Lessons on Longevity from Abroad
You don’t have to look far to find self-improvement tips, but I wanted an international perspective, so I dug back into The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner, who... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2011 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Genetically Engineered Bird Flu?
In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Government announced on Tuesday that it had not only sponsored research to figure out how the deadly bird flu virus might... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2011 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Drive Safely and Drink Responsibly This Holiday Season
Be Safe This Holiday Season – The Safe Road to Santa’s Workshop Infographic Via: Road Traffic Signs Read more
Posted on 20 December 2011 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
A Healthy Approach to Travel: Don’t Escape, Set Goals, Be Balanced
A recent column by the Frugal Traveler compiled some of the most recent thinking and advice from those who study travel and travelers for a living. Read more
Posted on 15 December 2011 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Top 5 Tips for Staying Active While You Travel
Many people use their vacations as a means to relax, escape their day jobs, and enjoy peace of mind for several days out of the year. Unfortunately, the... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2011 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Trends in Air Travel Safety
From the Wright brothers’ wild rides over the fields of North Carolina to the current ultra-modern aircraft, the idea of flying has always captured the hearts... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2011 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Malaria Vaccine Shows Promise in Children: Worldwide Fight Gaining Ground
A multi-year investment of $500 million USD by the Gates Foundation, GlaxoSmithKline and the U.S. government has yielded partial success in the search for a... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2011 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Global AIDS Update
The World Health Organization announced today that for the first time since the AIDS virus was discovered almost thirty years ago, there has been a worldwide... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2011 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Get Immunized: Bacterial Meningitis
Once one of the most feared contagious illnesses among college students and the military, the incidence of bacterial meningitis due to the Neisseria meningitidi... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2011 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Travel Bulletin: UK Public-sector Set to Strike on Wednesday
A nationwide public-sector strike scheduled for Wednesday, November 30th threatens to impact daily operations in the UK – most notably that of air travel and... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2011 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Best 2012 Destinations: National Geographic Finds Something for Everyone
If you are planning your next international trip, it will likely be a 2012 event. In anticipation, National Geographic Traveler magazine has tapped twenty... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2011 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Avoid Foodborne Illness While Traveling
At this time of year, many travelers are worried about catching a cold or the flu, but this should not distract them from focusing on the primary traveler issue... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2011 HEALTH, TRAVEL -
Traveling to Change Your Life for the Better
If you have never before taken the opportunity to travel the globe, you might be surprised to discover what you are missing out on. As we pointed out in the pos... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2011 HEALTH, TRAVEL