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Info Tip: Plane Travel Heath Tips
If your summer vacation includes a plane ride, tricks of the trade will
keep you feeling good upon the arrival at your destination.
Start by leaving your stress at home. Give yourself ample time to pack and
get to the airport. Wear comfortable walking shoes you can easily remove at
the security check line.
Keep necessary medications in your carry-on, but remember that your carry-on
luggage is allowed a maximum of three-ounces of each liquid.
Deep-vein thrombosis, a blood clot in the leg, is a concern for many older
air travelers as well as pregnant women and severely overweight people.
Harvard Medical School publications say it's likely due to prolonged
inactivity, and dry cabin air may increase the risk. To decrease the risk,
avoid crossing your legs while seated, walk up and down the aisle at least
once an hour, drink lots of water, and avoid alcohol and caffeine. These
last suggestions also help avoid jet lag if you're changing time zones.
Other ways to reduce the effects of jet lag are to get onto your new time as
soon as possible, and eat foods high in protein rather than carbohydrates
for your first meal.
With a bit of planning, the flight to your vacation spot can be a pleasant
part of your summer journey.
Sources: Harvard Medical School,
American Academy of Family Physicians, Fodors
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