

The Travel Health Kit: don’t leave home without it.
Regardless of where you travel it’s a good idea to carry a travel health kit with supplies you may need to manage any preexisting medical...


Tips for dealing with motion sickness.
Motion sickness happens when the body has an unpleasant physiologic response to motion. The motion can be by ship, boat, air travel,...


Not all repellants are created equal.
Insects have the potential to make you sick. They can spread diseases such as Dengue Fever, Malaria, Chinkugunya, Zika, Yellow Fever,...


Food and water safety while traveling: how to mitigate your risks of becoming ill.
Food borne illness is a sure way to ruin a vacation. Travelers to developing countries are especially at risk for traveler’s diarrhea,...


Special Considerations For High Altitude Adventures
Some of the most beautiful places in the world are at high elevation. Yet, a sudden change in altitude can pose a health risk to even...