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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 2017 – get in the know about hepatitis
Friday 28th July 2017 marks this year’s World Hepatitis Day. 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. This year, the theme for WHD is ‘Eliminate Hepatitis’ and participants are being […]
The science of jet lag – causes and treatments
Ask any jetsetter what the worst aspect of long-distance travel is and the answer will most likely be jet lag. This is the range of symptoms experienced while your internal body clock adapts to being in a different time zone following a long flight. It can disturb your sleep at night, make you feel drowsy […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jet Lag
Whether on business or holiday, jet lag can seriously affect your time abroad. Sleepless nights and exhausted days can prevent you from making the most of your trip and disrupt your homecoming. Jet lag tablets are a safe and effective way of combating jet lag. Understanding the causes of jet lag, and following our tips, […]
Travelling While Pregnant
Travelling soon? Check out our online Travel Clinic for more information. Dr Minal’s top tips for travelling while pregnant Talk to your doctor first Discuss your travel plans with your doctor or midwife before booking your trip to ensure it is safe to travel. To help you decide whether or not to travel in […]
What to pack in your travel washbag
We’ve all been there: the late-night scramble to pack before your crack-of-dawn flight; the semi-finished To Do list with half the essentials forgotten; the sinking feeling when you unpack at the hotel and realise you’ve forgotten your favourite jumper, your contact lenses or your repeat prescriptions. To make things a little easier, we’ve drawn up […]