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Sick After a Flight? Blame Other Passengers Not Airplane Air

Sick After a Flight? Blame Other Passengers Not Airplane Air

by Christie Erdman | Mar 30, 2011 | Health & Safety, Travel Tips & Resources

Travelers who end up with a cold after taking a flight frequently believe that the air on the plane is to blame for their sickness.  According to a recent MSNBC article, however, the real culprit is fellow passengers who are already sick and spread their germs...
Use Your Head on the Slopes: Wear a helmet

Use Your Head on the Slopes: Wear a helmet

by Christie Erdman | Dec 17, 2010 | Active Travel, Fitness, Balance & Wellness, Health & Safety, Travel Tips & Resources

Head injuries on the ski slopes have decreased due to the increased use of helmets and improved equipment, and the sport could be made even safer if everyone used the equipment properly. In the 2009-10 season, a total of 25 skiers and 13 snowboarders died in a span of...
Take a Vacation! It’s Good for You

Take a Vacation! It’s Good for You

by Christie Erdman | Aug 30, 2010 | Fitness, Balance & Wellness, Mental Health

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal addressed two studies that show the health benefits of planning and taking a vacation. According to the studies, wellness factors such as health status, mood, and tension, energy and satisfaction levels all improved before...

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