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How to Stay Healthy During Holiday Flights

How to Stay Healthy During Holiday Air Travel

Instead of dreading holiday flights, prepare for the trip and embrace the experience. Simple things like staying hydrated and limiting caffeine can help.

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Should You Wear a Mask on a Plane, Bus or Train When There’s No Mandate? 4 Essential Reads to Help You Decide

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that passengers mask up while on planes, trains or buses, but it’s no longer a requirement

Going Home for the Holidays? For Many Americans, That’s a Risky Decision

Going Home for the Holidays? For Many Americans, That’s a Risky Decision

As COVID-19 cases surge, people's decision to travel comes down to a risk-benefit analysis

How I Confronted My Fear of Death

How I Confronted My Fear of Death

Grieving my father-in-law and fighting my own anxiety, I visited seven festivals for the dead in seven countries. Here's what I learned.

As CDC Warns Against Thanksgiving Travel, Here Are a Dozen More Things You Can Do to Help Stop Covid-19

As CDC Warns Against Thanksgiving Travel, Here Are a Dozen More Things You Can Do to Help Stop Covid-19

The coronavirus is out of control. Lowering the staggering numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths lies squarely with us.

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How to Have a Safe and Chill Thanksgiving

Tips for traveling and spending meaningful time at home

How to Use Covid-19 Testing and Quarantining to Safely Travel For the Holidays

How to Use Covid-19 Testing and Quarantining to Safely Travel For the Holidays

A physician and mother weighs in on how to testing can help you make travel decisions this holiday season

Should You Fly Yet? An Epidemiologist and an Exposure Scientist Walk You Through the Decision Process

Should You Fly Yet? An Epidemiologist and an Exposure Scientist Walk You Through the Decision Process

Moms and an exposure scientist and infectious disease epidemiologist walk you through their thought process on what to consider and how to minimize your risks.

How to Avoid Suitcase Strain This Holiday Season

How to Avoid Suitcase Strain This Holiday Season

In 2017, more than 85,000 people were treated in U.S. emergency rooms, doctors' offices and clinics for injuries related to luggage.

 Wellness Travel: My Relaxing Visit to Le Monastère Des Augustines

Wellness Travel: My Relaxing Visit to Le Monastère Des Augustines

If you like wellness travel, plan a visit to this 17th-century monastery for the Augustine Sisters in Quebec City, Canada.

How to Eat Healthy on Vacation: You Can Do It!

How to Eat Healthy on Vacation: You Can Do It!

These tips will help you enjoy vacation while staying on track with your nutrition. Vacation doesn’t have to be all or nothing!

Where Do You Want to Travel in 2018?

Where Do You Want to Travel in 2018?

Blogger Judy Freedman attends the New York Times Travel Show and shares some of the top travel destinations for 2018.

Don't Let Diabetes Ruin Your Holidays

Don't Let Diabetes Ruin Your Holidays

Travel, stress, irregular schedules and extravagant meals can present special health challenges at this time of year for those with diabetes. Follow these tips for more enjoyable holidays.

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HealthyWomen Contributing Writer to Participate in Global Wellness Roundtable

HealthyWomen Contributing Writer Sheryl Kraft will participate in the Global Wellness Summit and be part of a media roundtable discussing health news and discerning what's real.

Visit to Greece: Seaworthy Adventures in Santorini

Visit to Greece: Seaworthy Adventures in Santorini

A trip to Santorini should include a sailing cruise to visit the Greek islands' beaches and see an amazing sunset from Amoudi Bay, says blogger Judy Freedman.

Visit to Greece: A Fabulous Wine and Food Tour in Santorini

Visit to Greece: A Fabulous Wine and Food Tour in Santorini

Explore the food and wine culture of a Greek island as blogger Judy Freedman takes you along the Santorini Wine Trails.

Travel to Greece: Soaking in the Splendors of Santorini

Travel to Greece: Soaking in the Splendors of Santorini

There's a reason Santorini has been described as one of Greece's most scenic spots. Travel along with writer Judy Freedman to see the sights.

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Visiting Greece: Climbing to the Top of the Acropolis

A visit to Athens and a climb to the top of the Acropolis teaches so much about ancient Greek culture. Athens also offers wonderful Greek food.

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Visiting Greece: The Amazing Old World of Athens

Blogger Judy Freedman explores Athens, Greece, checking out the food, the shopping, and the views.

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A Role Model for Living Well

Neither age, illness, injury nor loss stops this couple from traveling the world and enjoying life, friends and family to the fullest. 


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5 Tips for Packing for a Trip

Picking essentials in coordinating colors and adding layers and accessories is a good start when packing for a trip.

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Fun Things to Do in Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach offers many activities besides the white sand beach: the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, boat rides and water sports and picture-perfect sunsets.

Clearwater Beach

So Many Reasons to Fall in Love With Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach, Florida, offers clean white sand beaches, beautiful sunsets over the Gulf and lots of good seafood.

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"Welkom" to the Beauty of the Philadelphia Flower Show

The 2017 Philadelphia Flower Show celebrates "Holland: Flowering the World" and is an amazing display of blooms and all things flower-related.