Are Nonsmoking Hotel Rooms Really Safer?
People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban may not be protected from harmful exposure to so-called “thirdhand” smoke, according…
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Staying Healthy On A Last-Minute Trip
CDC recommends seeing a doctor at least 4–6 weeks before international travel, but a visit to a travel medicine specialist is valuable even if you…
Germ Hot Spots: The Plane Edition
Wondering how to avoid germs, and getting sick, while traveling on a plane? Unfortunately, the risk of contracting a contagious illness is heightened when you…
Dirty, Filthy Things In Your Hotel Room
Want to stay away from germs during your next hotel stay? Then don’t turn on the TV or lights without first wiping them down with…
The Perfect Facial For You…At Every Age!
Even if you don’t usually treat yourself to a spa facial, you should still try to get regular treatments – if you can afford it,…
Healthy Mother’s Day Gifts
Moms work SO hard all year long to help their families thrive…so why shouldn’t we do the same for them? You’ve probably already heard that…
9 Ways To Make Your Hotel Room Healthier
Not all hotels can offer plush bathrobes, superb security, and immaculate cleanliness. The reality is that even five-star hotels have been found to harbor plenty…
Travel Tips That Will Keep You Fit
(BlackDoctor.org) — It seems like it’s always the season for traveling far, dashing to make your flight on time, and feasting on airport food. So,…
Essential Health Habits For Frequent Travelers
(BlackDoctor.org) — Occasional vacations can be a great time to get away in pursuit of adventure, fun and family gatherings. But if you travel frequently…
The Healthiest Ways To Fly With Your Family
(BlackDoctor.org) — Traveling with your family can be a great opportunity for some healthy fun…or a complete health disaster. The difference? Looking beyond appearances. Despite…
8 Tricks For Instant Energy
(BlackDoctor.org) — When you’re most vulnerable to fatigue and stress, you need a foolproof plan to help you fight it. These eight strategies ensure you…
20 Tips For Traveling With Diabetes
(BlackDoctor.org) — Planning a trip? Whether you’re camping or cruising, you can go anywhere and do almost anything. It just takes a little planning ahead…
5 Natural Jet Lag Remedies
(BlackDoctor.org) — Whether you’re flying to Europe for a much-needed vacation, across the country to visit family or friends, or just travel a lot for…
Stay Healthier On The Plane
An estimated 268 million African American passengers will travel aboard U.S. airliners this year, many of which will be traveling to their family reunions, often…
How Safe Are These Spa Services?
(BlackDoctor.org) — You’ve probably heard that pedicure tubs are teeming with fungus. And you probably know that your waxer shouldn’t double-dip. And that hair-silkening keratin…
Liposuction: Is It For You?
(BlackDoctor.org) — Liposuction, sometimes also referred to as lipoplasty, is a surgical procedure that reshapes the body’s contours by removing fatty deposits that may occur…
