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Managing Medications Across Time-zones

Managing your medication dosage can be challenging even when you’re at home in your regular routine. While adding travel and a different time-zone into the mix can cause disruption to your schedule, that doesn’t mean your condition and medication requirements should prevent you from travelling all together. The key to safely managing your medications is…

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Staying Safe in the Sun

Exploring some of nature’s most beautiful landscapes, visiting history’s most significant landmarks or simply wandering the streets of a new city are what travel is all about. While adventures can see you enjoying yourself outside more than you normally would and in turn getting more exercise—it can also mean you’re increasing your exposure to the…

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How to Handle an Emergency

Emergencies can arise at anytime and anywhere. While at home many of us may feel we would know what to do if an emergency occurred, when you’re travelling and outside your usual environment situations can become much more challenging to handle. To help prepare you for anything that may arise, we’ve put together five helpful…

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Healthy Sleep Habits

Sleep is a precious commodity these days. If you’ve ever spent a night tossing and turning, you already know how you’ll feel the next day — tired, cranky, and out of sorts. The American Acadamy of Sleep medicine recommend adults have at least 7 hours of sleep, and a little more for teens. According to…

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Travelling Safe on a Pilgrimage

Pilgrimages are long steeped in ancient tradition. Travelling along The Way to St James in France, on the road to Mecca or towards the holy Mount Kailash in Tibet, is how millions of travellers every year choose to discover more about the world and themselves. Whether you are embarking on a pilgrimage for religious, spiritual…

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A Good Night Time Routine

Had a rough sleep? Not sure how you’ll make it through the day? Find yourself dreaming about going back to bed because you’re so tired? We’ve all been there! There is nothing quite like getting a good night’s sleep and there are ways to help yourself get enough of the good stuff! If you’re waking…

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Travelling for the Over-65s

Travelling to foreign countries and regions is not restricted to those who are young. More and more older individuals are travelling in their retirement years. Every traveller needs plenty of time to prepare for a holiday or business trip and this is particularly important for the older traveller. Chronic conditions become more apparent as we…

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India in Focus – Health Insights

India attracts the avid and adventurous traveller, and those with a thirst for unique and memorable cultural experiences. India abounds with beautiful landscapes, tremendous cultural diversity and festivals full of tantalizing colour and light. Many festivals occur over the year, including the Holi festival of colour (each March) and the Diwali festival of lights (around…

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Sea Sickness

There is nothing quite like being on a boat, breathing in the fresh sea air, and being somewhat dependent on the weather conditions and the sea. Unfortunately, almost everybody will experience sea-sickness on the rough seas, and some can be affected even when it’s relatively calm. Whilst you are getting your sea-legs, your brain is…

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Bali in Focus

With its fantastic beaches and a rich and diverse culture, Bali is a popular travel destination in Indonesia. For a range of travellers it is a very popular place to have a relaxing and stress-free holiday. For younger people, keen to experience the party atmosphere and island nightlife, Bali has also become a popular destination…

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Travelling Gluten Free

Travelling with a conditions such as coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity should not stop you from seeing the world and experiencing the fun that comes with travel. Organisation and planning is the key to a successful ‘gluten free’ trip. Coeliac disease is a condition where gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley, oats and rye)…

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Nutrition Tips for Hiking Trips

Hiking trips are fantastic ways to spend your holidays. Not only will you be soaking up the fresh air and beautiful surroundings, according to research, you will be boosting your immune system, improving your mental health and cardiovascular fitness. Here are some simple nutrition tips for your outdoor adventure. Plan ahead Like any trip, it’s…

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Travelling with Diabetes

Whether for work or pleasure, travel can and should be fun. And having diabetes doesn’t mean you can’t be part of the experience. It is estimated that around 8.5% of the world’s adult population have some form of diabetes*, which means there lots of people out there who manage their condition globally. With good planning,…