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Chicago Summer Festivals: Healthy Survival Guide
Pack your sunscreen and dancing shoes–it’s officially festival season in Chicago! Whether you plan to check out Tiësto’s headlining set at Spring Awakening, or Cecile McLorin Salvant’s closing...
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10 Workout Moves for Your Hotel Room
Pop travel quiz: You’re on a trip, the hotel gym is packed, and you only have a few minutes to spare. Do you abandon on all hopes of a decent workout? Not if you know how to complete a quick,...
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I’ve Been Bitten By a Tick! What Do I Do?
More than a dozen tick-borne diseases from a variety of ticks have been identified in the US alone. Some you’ve heard of—Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever—while some are less...
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What is Lyme Disease?
In the 1970s, there was an epidemic of arthritis, often preceded by a strange, expanding red rash, occurring primarily in children in and around Lyme, CT. The cause of this “Lyme arthritis” was a...
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10 Tips to Overcome Motion Sickness
If traveling by car, train, plane, or boat makes you queasy, there’s good news: Not only can you take steps to stop motion sickness before it starts, you may actually be able to conquer it for good....
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How to Stay Healthy in Your Car
Like many Angelinos, you probably spend hours every week in your car. And like many Angelinos, you’re probably unaware of the health issues sitting in a cramped car could be causing. One Medical...
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What You Need to Know About Ebola
With the recent identification of cases here in the United States, Ebola continues to dominate world headlines. The Ebola outbreak is concentrated in the West African countries of Guinea, Liberia, and...
View ArticleTop Healthy Eats at Chicago O’Hare Airport
When you’re on the go, it’s tempting to grab a slice of pizza or a muffin to tide you over between flights. But couple exhaustion and dehydration from a flight with a greasy, starchy, salty meal, and...
View ArticleHow to Sleep Better on an Airplane
It’s no secret that flying can be stressful—last-minute delays, unpredictable weather, and cramped spaces can make air travel fraught with unexpected issues. One aspect of flying you definitely want to...
View ArticleTravel Health: How to Combat Altitude Sickness
If you’ve ever hiked Machu Picchu, climbed Kilimanjaro, or even skied some particularly intense slopes, you might be familiar with altitude sickness. It’s a common ailment—studies show that 25 percent...
View ArticlePacking List: How to Stay Healthy on a Business Trip
It’s hard enough to stay healthy at the office—staying healthy on a business trip is a whole other story. Between red-eyes, marathon meetings, and the siren song of room service, good intentions can...
View ArticleTravelers: 5 Apps to Find Local Workouts
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, fitting in a workout while you’re on the road can be tough. Hotel gyms can be a let down (or nonexistent). And researching the local landscape...
View ArticleAll About Mosquito Bites
It’s a sound many of us dread. It often strikes in the middle of hot summer nights, and once it’s gone, you’re usually left scratching a series of seriously itchy bumps all over your body. The...
View ArticleHealth and Safety Tips for Developing World Travel
I’m passionate about travel, both in my personal and professional life, and I’m particularly drawn to vibrant cultures and locations that many tourists would find daunting. Recently, I participated in...
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3 Amazingly Easy Holiday Stress Busters
Even if you’re stranded on a deserted island, you probably know the day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday, the official start of the holiday shopping season. If you’re heading to the mall for amazing...
View Article7 Tips for Staying Healthy on a Cruise
Setting sail on a cruise sounds like the ultimate escape in so many ways. You hit the high seas with friends or a loved one expecting nothing but sun, surf, and tropical destinations. But then you get...
View Article10 Ways to Stay Healthy on a Road Trip
Summer is the perfect time to pack up the family, grab some friends, or head out on the open road solo for a long drive. But whether you’re going cross-country or visiting local attractions, you’ll...
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10 Tips to Beat Motion Sickness
If traveling by car, train, plane, or boat makes you queasy, there’s good news: Not only can you take steps to stop motion sickness before it starts, you may actually be able to conquer it for good....
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Rx for Adventure: Our Providers’ Favorite Active Vacations
If the thought of lounging by the pool or reading trashy beach novels all summer makes you antsy, it may be time for an active vacation. While it’s totally possible to keep your health on track by...
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5 Ways to Stay Well on an Airplane
Air travel can put a big strain on our bodies. Fortunately, when you’re flying on vacation, there’s time to recover. But if you’re traveling for work — whether it’s for an important meeting or a big...
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