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  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    Just Booked a Trip? Here’s How to Stay Healthy Abroad

    March 27, 2017

    To minimize your risk of becoming seriously ill during international travel, it is important to find out which immunizations you need for travel. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: immunization, infectious disease, Staying Healthy, travel, vaccinations

    Immunizations are important when you are traveling internatlionally
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    7 Tips for Staying Healthy on Long Flights

    March 23, 2017

    From plane-hopping pathogens to jet lag, travelers confront a wide array of health risks while flying. Stay healthy with these tips. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: disease prevention, Healthy Living, Immunity, infectious disease, travel

    Learn more about how to stay healthy during a long flight
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Working out on Vacation: How to Stay Fit While Traveling

    July 28, 2016

    Don’t let travel send your workout routine on vacation. Stay fit on the road with these easy vacation workouts. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: exercise, fitness, health and wellness, sports medicine, travel, vacations

    tips staying fit traveling
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  • Video

    Blood Clots and Travel: Staying Healthy

    July 9, 2015

    When you travel, you tend to spend a lot of time sitting. Learn how long trips can raise your risk of a blood clot and what you can do to stay healthy. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: birth control, blood clot, pregnancy, travel

    traveling on plane
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    6 Travel Tips for Cancer Patients

    December 18, 2014

    Traveling is stressful, but if you're a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy, you may run into more barriers than usual. Here are travel tips to follow. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, chemotherapy, infectious disease, medications, sunscreen, travel, UV rays, vaccinations

    luggage
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Bloating Foods to Avoid Before Going to the Beach

    July 23, 2014

    Find a list of bloating foods that you should avoid if you plan to spend time at the beach or by the pool this summer. Discover some healthy alternatives. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: alcohol, apples, beach, bloating, carbonated beverages, Dairy, gum, salt, smoothies, summer, tea, travel, vacation

    woman on beach with fruit
  • Gallery

    Breastfeeding Tips for Summer Travel

    July 21, 2014

    Traveling while breastfeeding can be stressful. Check out these tips to help keep your baby happy while traveling this summer. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: baby, breastfeeding, bugs, heat, hydration, Lactation, Lactation Center at Magee, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, smoothie, summer, sunscreen, travel

    breastfeeding tips summer travel
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Hot Spots: Top Places to Get Heat Stroke

    July 20, 2014

    In the summer, your body is more vulnerable to heat stroke, especially if you are spending the day outside. Learn about the top places to get heat stroke. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: amusement parks, beach, dehydration, Florida, golf, Heat stroke, Orlando, overheating, summer, sweat, travel, United States, Universal Studios, UPMC Urgent Care Center

    golfer
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Don’t Let Barotrauma Be a Pain This Summer

    July 15, 2014

    Some of your summer plans can lead to unexpected pain in your ears or sinuses. Learn more about how to prevent barotrauma from being a pain this summer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: barotrauma, diving, ear, flying, nose, scuba, sinus, travel

    holding ears on airplane
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