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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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