If you’ve ever been on a boat, in the backseat of a car, or on a carnival ride and suddenly felt nauseous and dizzy, you’ve experienced motion sickness. And you’re certainly not alone — scientists estimate one in every three people get motion sick at some point in their lives. While certain people are more susceptible to motion sickness, research shows it may also have to do with their genetics.
Children are more susceptible to colds due to weaker immune systems. This means that it’s very likely that your baby will catch a cold. And they may likely catch it multiple times. So what should you do if your baby gets a cold?
The Sandals Emerald Bay resort experienced a carbon monoxide leak that resulted in three deaths last year. These deaths could have been avoided, had the resort installed carbon monoxide detectors. Public outcry due to the negligence behind the deaths has sparked a conversation about the gas, with many wondering why hotels don’t install detectors as standard in their rooms.
Zip lining in Costa Rica is a popular way to view the canopy habitats of many of Costa Rica’s native animals. In Costa Rica, 90% of native animals and 50% of plant species live in the rainforest canopies.
Finding clean water while backpacking is not as difficult as you may think. You don’t have to be a wilderness genius to find sanitary water sources during your backpacking trip. Whether you’re backpacking for days or weeks, the same core principles apply for clean and healthy hydration as you connect with the vast outdoor world.
Traveling can be all fun and games, very literally, until somebody gets a headache. Headaches can knock you down and make you feel terrible. But, these things do happen, even on trips. Quick action can help quell the pain and get them feeling better in no time flat. Here are five ways to get rid of a headache quickly.
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In the 1980s and early 1990s, the outbreak of HIV and AIDS spread across America and the rest of the world. Today, more than 70 million people have been infected with HIV. And about 35 million have died from AIDS since the start of the pandemic.
Pathogens are being monitored and discussed now more than ever in an effort to prevent future plagues. And as space exploration continues to break the mold, the reality that NASA may find living microbes is becoming a real possibility. The unlikely scenario that they would find living microbes is already earth-shattering, but what if the microbes they find cause a pandemic on the planet?
Typhoid fever is a life-threatening infection that still manages to affect populations across the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that anywhere between 11-20 million people get infected each year. There are currently two vaccines available to help prevent typhoid fever. One is administered orally, while the other is an injection. Despite both vaccines being available, they do have age requirements and require booster follow-ups. A recent study has shown promising results of a pediatric typhoid vaccine holding its effectiveness for up to 3 years.
In this day and age, we always have our phones with us, especially when we travel. Your phone can do a lot of amazing things. But there are applications out there for those traveling internationally that can help with all different kinds of things. From finding accommodations to the best trails to hike, and even where to eat and how to manage your money, there’s an app for that.
