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Is jet lag worse travelling east rather than west?
There’s some curiosity around the phenomenon of jet lag: how best to treat it, how to get over it quickly, and a true question for the ages – is it better for jet lag to travel east rather than west? Or vice versa? Or does it matter at all? How does jet lag work? Jet […]
Don’t let mother nature ruin your holiday plans
So, you’ve finally booked a holiday, work have agreed your time off, but it’s dawned on you that you’ll be on your period while you’re away, and that’s put a real downer on things. While for some women periods are simply an inconvenience, for others painful cramps, low mood and tiredness can cause a real […]
Everything you need to know about rabies
Every year on the 28th September, health workers, charity campaigners and ordinary people affected by rabies gather to promote World Rabies Day. This annual event first began a decade ago, and is designed to spread awareness about the threat of rabies. Two years ago a global rabies conference agreed upon a common goal: to lower human […]
World Hepatitis Day 2018 – get in the know about hepatitis
It’s World Hepatitis Day on July 28th. One of just four health awareness days endorsed by the World Health Organization, WHD is a key event on the calendar for thousands of people affected by viral hepatitis across the globe. What is hepatitis? Hepatitis means ‘inflammation of the liver’ and usually occurs as a result of a viral […]
The science of jet lag – causes and treatments
Long-distance travel can be glamorous, but jet lag is an unpleasant result of time spent in far-away lands. it can ruin the beginning and end of a holiday and make business travel a feat of endurance. The signs will be familiar – extreme tiredness during the day, sleep disturbance at night, digestive problems and loss […]
A Workaholic’s Guide to Relaxing on Holiday
Top Tips for a Relaxing Holiday Relaxing shouldn’t be taxing! If you’re a workaholic, you’re probably long overdue a break. Holidays can help reduce stress and boost your professional performance. We’ve put together a few tips to help even the most committed workaholics have a relaxing holiday. Before you go: Plan our your final […]
The zika virus: an overview
With its explosive spread and potential links to debilitating neurological disorders, the Zika virus has firmly grasped the world’s attention. Earlier this month, WHO declared the recent spread of the Zika virus a ‘public health emergency’ of international proportion. Research into this relatively unknown virus has subsequently seen a boost in funding, and scientists are […]
Safe Travels: Sun Safety
I am not now, nor have I ever been, good in the sun. When subjected to UV rays, my skin has the charming, terribly English tendency to burn, peel and go white again. I also happen to be a sort of heat-activated rage monster who, in temperatures over 35 degrees, will happily turn on my […]
Safe Travels: Mosquito Bites
There’s an episode of The Simpsons where Homer asks Ned Flanders (who is mid-nervous breakdown) what he thinks about mosquito bites, and Ned – in relentlessly positive fashion – replies “Mm! Sure are fun to scratch!”. I’ve always been kind of a Flanders about mosquito bites, maybe because I’ve never had much trouble with them. […]
Safe Travels: Preparing to Travel the World
I was born a worrier. As a child I used to lie awake, fretting that all the electrical appliances plugged in downstairs were going to explode during the night. As an adult, I tend to assume my boyfriend has been axe-murdered if he doesn’t reply to a text within the hour. In short, I am […]