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Whether you're an expert traveler or just venturing out, getting sick on the road is never easy. Here you'll find useful tips and recommendations on how to stay healthy during your travels.

How to Stay Healthy During Flu Season: Adventure Doc Answers Our Questions

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LIFE:   Stay healthy at home and abroad.   More »

24 Super Healthy Eats and Drinks For 2009

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LIFE:   Here's to a happy, healthy, and delicious 2009!  More »

13 Ways To Avoid Jet Lag

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Know Before You Go: Visa and Immunization Problems that Could Leave You Stranded

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TRAVEL WRITING:    Keep your travels flowing smoothly.  More »

11 Herbs That Ease Common Travel Ailments

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Knowledge of commonly found and time tested herbal remedies can save you when you're sick on the road.  More »

Top 12 Places People Go for Cheap Healthcare

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TRIP IDEAS:   Medical Tourism--people traveling to get healthcare outside their native countries--is exploding worldwide.  More »

Swine Flu: What it Means for Travelers

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NEWS:   International officials say not to panic, but travelers are definitely being affected by the swine flu outbreak.   More »

Top 10 Travel Health Problems & How to Handle Them

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Informing yourself about potential health problems on the road is your first proactive step.  More »

How to Manage Clinical Depression on the Road

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Overall, mild depression, or a more serious depression receiving proper treatment, shouldn't stop you from traveling, but it's important to be aware of yourself and your situation.  More »

Doc (Not) in a Box

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New study shows Tai Chi lowers blood sugar in diabetics

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LIFE:   One more proven health benefit of studying the "supreme ultimate boxing."  More »

Tea v. Coffee: Which One is Better for You?

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LIFE:   The coffee v. tea smackdown starts here.   More »

Migraine Misery: Alternative Treatments For the Pain in Your Head

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LIFE:   Getting through the day with a migraine can be quite a headache, but these simple remedies might just help.  More »

Solutions For the Sleepless

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LIFE:   The world is sleepless. Here are some solutions to get you dreaming.   More »

7 Ancient Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

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LIFE:   Clear your mind, and feel better by giving just a few minutes of time to these easy exercises.  More »

Natural Remedies From Around the World

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LIFE:   Try these natural homemade remedies from around the globe before you dish out dollars for cough syrups and pain relief medications.  More »

How To Handle Medical Emergencies On The Road

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SPIRIT:   The human body is fragile. Learn how to keep it safe.  More »

Had Your Flu Shot, Yet?

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LIFE:   Holiday Season is flu season and vaccines have been in short supply. If you're in the United States and looking for information about where to get vaccinated, look no further.  More »

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Erik McLaughlin

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