by Debbie Williams — Ahhhh-choo! Ahhhh-choo! Sniffle, sniffle. Tissue … repeat. It is that time of year. Do you remember when people came to Arizona to escape allergies? With the influx of people came the influx of plants, and the rest is history. In 2011, the Huffington Post website announced that Phoenix and Las Vegas […]
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Think ahead when traveling with your medications
December 28, 2012
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by Cynthia J. Fagyas — When traveling, keep in mind that it may not be the delayed flight or backup on the interstate that spoils your vacation. It may be failing to carefully consider which supplements and medications you need when traveling, and how to ensure they arrive safely at your destination. Medications, and the […]
Hints to help drivers prepare for travel
September 10, 2012
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Despite gas prices, millions of Americans are still taking to the road for travel and to see loved ones. This means many drivers will be taking long excursions on highways, often after the sun has set, and in varying weather conditions. AARP wants older (and even young) drivers to know that there are many easy […]
How to thrive when traveling
August 11, 2012
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by Dr. Alan Christianson — People often put off initiating or maintaining positive health changes because of perceived obstacles, such as travel. The good news is that, with some advance planning and a little effort, it really is not that difficult to stay healthy and energized on the road. So you have currently been taking […]
Sailing upon the sea of life
March 5, 2012
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by Valerie Fink Sierra — Imagine sitting on the balcony of a luxury cruise ship, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. There is simply the ocean, the sky, clouds and sunshine — no land in sight. The ship is sailing at about nine nautical miles, or 21 miles per hour, somewhere near St. Kitts, […]
The healthy business traveler
February 23, 2012
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by Karen Langston — Business travel can be difficult for those trying to eat well and exercise every day. Here are a few tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle while on the road. Plan ahead. Before booking your next hotel room, do a little research. Make sure it has a mini bar. Then research where […]
May 27, 2013
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