Traveling with kids can be challenging but ultimately rewarding. It’s especially hard when they become bored on a long plane or car ride. However, there are a variety of fun and engaging games that you can play to keep them entertained and excited throughout the journey.

Whether you’re looking for interactive games that involve the whole family or individual activities to keep each child occupied, there’s something for everyone. From classic games like “I Spy” and “20 Questions” to newer favorites like “Who Is The Artist?,” these travel games will make your trip much more enjoyable for both you and your children. So pack up your bags, grab some snacks, and get ready to have some fun!

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Getting sick during or after traveling is nothing new. Washing hands frequently, wearing a mask, and being careful what you eat and drink can help protect much of your body from illness when in a new place.

However, most travelers do not think about protecting their eyes when they travel. Pink eye — also known as conjunctivitis — can be irritating, possibly painful, and will certainly make travel less fun. Knowing how to safeguard your peepers from pink eye can save you from this annoyance while on vacation.

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Cat scratch fever (also known as cat scratch disease, CSD) is an infection caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae which is carried in cat saliva. The bacteria is one of the most common types in the world. While cat scratch fever is usually a mild condition, people with weakened immune systems and young individuals tend to be more at risk of acquiring a severe infection.

In the case of CSD, cats are the primary culprits behind the majority of infections in humans. Many people may notice signs after a scratch and ignore them, but it is crucial to take action when you see a difference in your skin and other parts of your body. Learn more about CSD and how to protect yourself below.

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The skin is the body’s best protection against infection. So once there’s a break in the skin in the form of a cut or wound, chances for infection are much higher. But just because your wound causes discomfort and appears red and swollen doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s infected. Discomfort, redness and swelling are typical signs of the body’s response once trauma is inflicted. How can you differentiate between the body’s normal response to trauma and the body’s inflammatory response to infection?

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Many people are health-conscious enough to at least take a multivitamin as a part of their wellness regimen. But did you know there are certain combinations of vitamins that, when taken together, can supercharge their effectiveness? And that some vitamin combinations are often best avoided entirely? Knowing which vitamins and minerals you are deficient in or cannot get through your diet is crucial in deciding which you need to take, and it’s even better to be aware of how they interact with each other.

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Yellow fever is a viral disease that’s transmitted through infected mosquitos. The name “yellow fever” comes from the jaundice that some patients exhibit when they come down with the illness. Sadly, nearly half of all severely infected patients will die from yellow fever without any treatment. The severity of the illness and the ease of transmission have made yellow fever one of the deadliest diseases in history.

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“Ending Cholera-A Global Roadmap to 2030” is the official global plan to eliminate cholera worldwide. This plan uses new strategies to not only control cholera in countries across the globe but to eliminate cholera altogether.

The idea is to do this by 2030 with these three focus areas:

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Finding out you have a urinary tract infection (UTI) while on a trip abroad can be scary. If you have good travel health insurance, you’ll be able to get medical help for your infection. However, the stress of being away from home coupled with the discomfort of a UTI might make things seem a bit more intimidating. If you have a UTI while away from home, seeking prompt medical attention and adhering to advice from your healthcare provider is important. Here are some other things you can do.

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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS for short, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. There are three distinct types of IBS – IBS-C (constipation), IBS-D (diarrhea), and IBS-M (mixed bowel habits.) While it sometimes may seem like traveling is a distant dream with your stomach problems, that is far from true. There are plenty of ways to keep your IBS in check while traveling. Below are some great tips to settle your stomach while you are seeing the world.

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Cold sores are the same as fever blisters. The names are used interchangeably to describe tiny blisters filled with pus that are found on or around the lips. These blisters indicate a viral infection and are spread from person to person by kissing, sharing beverages, or other things that involve skin-to-skin contact. For the sake of convenience, we’ll refer to these blisters simply as cold sores.

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