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Emergency Assistance Plus offers tips for healthy travel
When it comes to planning a trip, most will do their due diligence when creating a budget, selecting a hotel, and deciding which mode of transportation to use. However, one often overlooked aspect is also one of the most important—your health. Emergency Assistance Plus (EA+) has a few easy tips for healthy travel.
When traveling by car, include plenty of rest stops so that you can get out and stretch your legs.
If traveling by air, choose direct flights to cut down on airport exhaustion. Walk around frequently during your flight, or do some seated exercises to get blood flowing through your legs to prevent swelling and possible blood clots.
Take it easy! Traveling is tiring for almost everyone. When planning your trip, be sure to allow extra time for rest at the beginning and end of your trip, especially if you’re changing time zones.
Tailor your itinerary according to your energy level and health needs.
- Exerting yourself in hot, humid conditions or extreme cold can add stress to your heart.
- High altitudes have less oxygen, which causes your heart to work harder. If you plan a trip to a higher altitude, allow a few days to adapt before starting your vacation activities.
- If you are healthy enough to travel, you should be able to enjoy activities like golf, swimming, touring, and walking. If your plans include strenuous activities, make sure you clear them with your doctor before you begin your trip.
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March 25, 2013
