 Those Legs Were Made for Walking: Avoiding DVT
Anyone who has worn a cast for an extended period of time knows that the body needs to move to stay healthy. Unused muscles atrophy. Joints stiffen.
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Common Colds: A Common Problem
Catching a cold is certainly not the worst health problem a traveler can experience but it's one of the most common and can throw a monkey-wrench into a carefully planned business trip. Viral respiratory illnesses are second only to Travelers' Diarrhea as the most common cause of infection among travelers. Adults generally experience 3-4 such illnesses per year, which in turn account for 30-50% of lost time from work.
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Health System Profiles |
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The Health System of United Kingdom (including England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales)
High quality health care in the United Kingdom (UK) is provided for all citizens through the National Health Service (NHS) by independent general practitioners (GPs), salaried specialists and in NHS hospitals. The system is financed from taxes raised by the central government. The quality of health care is comparable to that in the United States.
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Travel Health Insurance Basics -- Part 1
Travel Health Insurance Basics -- Part 2
US and British Medical Degrees Explained
First Aid Kits for Travelers
Preventing Malaria
Fear of Flying -- Part 1
Fear of Flying -- Part 2
Preventing Motion Sickness
Preventing and Treating Travelers' Diarrhea
Avoiding Travelers' Diarrhea
The Most Dangerous Leg of Your Journey
When Ears Have an Altitude Problem
Mountain Sickness
A Flight with Sore Eyes: Vision Care for Travelers
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