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Don’t use the Wi-Fi on the plane!

22 Tuesday Jun 2021

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When you go on vacation, even if the plane has Wi-Fi, don’t use it! Positive psychologist Michelle Gielan has found that travelers need 12 to 24-hours to get the health-boosting benefits of complete relaxation. And if you wait until you reach your destination to unplug, you’re essentially shortening your trip. So the second you get on the plane, start to unwind. That means all activities should reflect your vacation mindset. You’ll get into relaxation-mode more quickly.

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Ladies, the next time you fly…

30 Tuesday Mar 2021

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…skip the high heels! Travel expert Christopher Elliot says, if you have to evacuate the plane, you’ll have to take your stilettos OFF to avoid puncturing the inflatable slide. And if you’re evacuating onto the tarmac, it can be burning hot if you’re not wearing shoes. So skip the heels when you fly.

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Airplane Etiquette 101

18 Thursday Mar 2021

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What you wear on your next plane trip could be critical for keeping you and your fellow passengers comfortable and healthy. 

For example, skip the heavy cologne and perfume. Travel expert Christopher Elliott says because of the re‑circulated air, your scent could permeate the entire aircraft, and overwhelm or even sicken your fellow passengers – especially young children and those with allergies. 

Also: Don’t wear skinny jeans. They can constrict circulation and raise the chance of developing blood clots in your legs. 

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Do you get “fly-graines?”

07 Monday Dec 2020

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That’s a mash-up of the words flying and migraines… and a lot of people experience head pain on flights because of changes in the cabin pressure. That can result in sinus inflammation, which can trigger intense pain around your eyes and in your nasal cavity. Neurologists have classified it as a “peculiar headache” – because it occurs only on planes, and usually lasts less than an hour. It typically flares up as the plane approaches an airport for landing.

If you’re prone to fly-graines, take an N‑SAID, like Advil or Aleve, or an aspirin, 30 minutes to an hour before landing. You can also chew gum, or pace up and down the aisles to improve your circulation, which can make the pain dissipate faster. 

One more solution: Use a nasal decongestant spray to open up your sinuses so they depressurize faster. 

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What are the best times to use the airplane restroom?

29 Tuesday Sep 2020

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Former flight attendant Erika Roth says, if you don’t want to wait for the lavatory, take advantage of two golden windows of opportunity: 1. As soon as the pilot turns off the seatbelt sign… And 2. Just before drink service begins. Roth says, during those times, passengers can realistically expect about 10 minutes of peace inside the restroom to take care of any pressing issues.

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On your next airplane flight, pack this in your carryon bag:

03 Wednesday Jun 2020

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A tennis ball. That’s the recommendation of Travel & Leisure magazine.

Because it may be exactly what you need to survive your flight without getting muscle cramps, a blood clot or jet lag.

We all know sitting for an extended amount of time wreaks havoc on our health. That’s why orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ali Ghoz says we should travel with a tennis ball. To increase circulation, roll it over your shoulders, lower back, legs, and the bottoms of your feet. That’ll help get your blood flowing again, even if you can’t get up and walk around every hour.

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Blood clots don’t just happen on long airplane flights.

17 Friday Jan 2020

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They can happen if you spend a lazy afternoon on the couch, binge-watching your favorite show! That’s the conclusion of a new study in the journal Circulation. The researchers found people who watched more than five hours of TV a day were two-and-a-half times more likely to have died from a pulmonary embolism. But even watching two-hours of TV a day raised the risk of a pulmonary embolism by 70%. That’s a clot that breaks free, travels to the lungs and causes a heart attack or sudden death. Basically, any time spent sedentary can slow your blood flow way down – leading to clots.

Dr. Elain Hylek is an expert in blood clots – and she says anyone who watches a lot of TV should take steps to reduce their risk.

Like after every half-hour of watching, stand up, stretch, walk around. Or while you’re watching, tense and relax your leg muscles for 5 minutes. Also, drink water while you’re watching, which helps blood flow more smoothly. Dr. Hylek says even if that extra water makes you want to get up and go to the bathroom, THAT alone could reduce your risk.

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Don’t get sick from your next flight!

19 Monday Aug 2019

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Here are a couple important numbers to remember the next time you fly, according to a new study from Auburn University:

First, the number 7. That’s how many days the superbug MRSA can survive in an airplane seat pocket. In other words: Think twice about using that pocket to store snacks and drinks.

Also, remember the number 3. That’s how many days bacteria like e.Coli can survive on tray tables.

The lesson? It’s time to start adding some antibacterial wipes to your carry-on bag.

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What carbonated beverage do you choose when flying?

19 Friday Apr 2019

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Why are people more likely to order ginger ale on a plane than on the ground? Some people think that’s because ginger is known to relieve nausea, like from motion sickness or anxiety. But the ginger ale on planes doesn’t contain any ginger… or if it does, it’s trace amounts of ginger concentrate for flavoring. So it’s not providing the medicinal benefits. So why pick ginger ale?

It’s more likely the placebo effect at work. We THINK it’s going to make us feel better, so it does. But really, ANY carbonated drink would make us feel better. Because, according to neurobiologist Dr. E. Carstens from UC Davis, when the carbon dioxide bubbles pop on your tongue, they react with an enzyme on your taste buds and create carbonic acid. Like most acids, the carbonic acid hurts a little, but it’s a good hurt because it makes your brain release feel-good endorphins.

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Don’t get sick on the plane!

11 Monday Feb 2019

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You’ll reduce your odds of getting sick on a plane if you shower before your flight! That’s according to a study in Environmental Science and Technology. They found compounds in body oils interact with ozone in the cabin to form chemical byproducts. The result? The greasiest people were most likely to complain of throat and nasal irritation, headaches, and an overall in-flight sick feeling.

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