It’s now February. We feel the same as you – how on Earth did that come around so quickly? Christmas feels like it was only yesterday, and all the terrible weather we’ve had lately has kept us cooped up inside more than we’d like to have been. We are slowly (ever so slowly, it seems) coming out [...]
People go on vacation to be able to find time for fun and relaxation. It is also their way of relieving themselves from the stress and anxiety of daily living. However, there are also times when vacation also causes so much stress in some individuals. The good news is that stress during vacation can indeed [...]
Beaches have been the home-away-from-home for bodybuilders for decades. The fresh air, sunshine and cool ocean breeze provide the perfect environment for exercise. While Venice Beach has been the go-to destination for fitness buffs for as long as people have been lifting weights, there are dozens of other great beaches in the country. If you’re [...]
Our nation is slowly undertaking an initiative: the transition to electronic medical records. Once EMRs go live nationwide, all hospitals, clinics and medical professionals will have access to your medical information, no matter which doctor you’ve visited in the past. This can be particularly useful during travel, when people tend to get ill at the [...]
Did you know that a lot of travelers fall sick while traveling? While visiting a new place and eating food that your body is not used to, you could develop an upset stomach. People who regularly exercise and work out may not be able to do the same while they are on holiday. Recently I took [...]
It is the last night of an amazing vacation, and the family has had a marvelous time. As you get out of the shower and glance into the mirror, you notice some strange little red bumps near your waistline and a few more trickling across your ankle. With horror, you recall all of the newspaper [...]
There’s no doubt that there has been a massive surge in the number of cases of bed bug infestations nationwide. This problem pest has been surging in numbers in many cities nationwide, although the hardest hit have generally been confined to the east coast, with New York City and Philadelphia among the centers of this [...]
Having backpacked through Europe, I know that eating healthfully can fall by the wayside; due to lack of options and a transient lifestyle, finding healthy options can present quite a challenge. But eating healthy while backpacking is not an impossible task; it simply requires a little bit of planning. Accommodation Many hostels provide free water [...]
Getting enough sleep while travelling is a very big concern. Lack of sleep can disrupt not only your waking life, but your health as well. While Jet Lag is the most common sleep complaint while travelling, there are a bevy of others. Avoiding things like alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco are of course helpful, but [...]
As they rightfully say, you are nothing without your health. No matter how amazing a trekking excursion, city hopping, or natural wonder tour you have planned, all of that could be ruined by a single stomach bug or lack of rest. So on your next trip south of the equator, whether it be an Argentina [...]
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