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Being healthy while traveling can be the difference between the trip of a lifetime and a disaster you'd rather forget. Our guide offers tips for staying healthy when you're on the road.
The common cold is caused by one of more than 200 viruses. Symptoms can include a fever, watery eyes, a runny nose, a sore throat and a cough. Enhancing your body's immune Read More
Approximately 26 percent of the population of the United States contracts a form of food poisoning each year, costing billions of dollars. The best way to avoid the often Read More
Almost all health officials agree that there is no such thing as a healthy tan, but a sunburn is particularly damaging to your skin and may result in pain, swelling, Read More
Depending on where you travel, you may need to get shots ahead of time. But not every country requires every immunization. Get only the shots you need before you travel abroad. Read More
Maintaining a healthy immune system is your best bet for avoiding the flu, a.k.a. influenza. Avoid the tissue box this year by following these simple steps. Read More
Each year, millions of people around the world catch influenza, or "flu." Nursing homes are hit especially hard; fatality rates from the flu can be as high as 30 percent Read More
Pounding, thumping, throbbing headaches - they are best to avoid at all costs. Read on for tips on keeping headaches out of your life. Read More
Vacations and traveling are loads of fun, but sometimes all this fun can give you a headache--literally. Even the best planned trips can cause a migraine at times. The Read More
Tension headaches are the most common form of headaches, accounting for as much as 90 percent of all occurrences of head pain. Tension headaches are often characterized by Read More
The common cold is caused by a virus rather than bacteria, so antibiotics won't help. But you can always work on building up your immune system and relieving your symptoms. Read More
Influenza, also known as the flu, can incubate in your body for up to three days. When it hits, be prepared with these simple steps. Read More
Symptoms of food poisoning may include vomiting, diarrhea, fever and stomach cramping, and usually begin 3 to 36 hours after eating tainted food. Symptoms usually last from Read More
Sunburn is caused by exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Try to avoid extended periods in the sun without using sunscreen or other protection for your skin. Read More
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