Air Travel: Staying Healthy While Flying

Air Travel: Staying Healthy While Flying

By Zeeshan Hoodbhoy

Traveling the world is an important part of many people’s lives, however, flying is typically the least enjoyable part for most. it is highly recommended that frequent air travelers consider the following in-flight strategies to maintain their overall health.

GET UP AND MOVE Staying seated for long periods of time can cause blood clots in the legs, or deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. If getting up and walking is easier said than done, performing simple leg stretches in your seat is a great way to contract the muscles and promote blood flow.

LIMIT FOOD INTAKE It may seem counterintuitive, but keeping food portion sizes to a bare minimum can help in preserving your health while traveling through the air. Eating warm foods and drinking hot tea or coffee is easier on your digestive system at such heights.

REMAIN HYGENIC Being on an open plane with possibly hundreds of other people makes for a breeding ground of germs and airborne diseases. Be sure to pack simple hygienic carry ons such as liquid hand sanitizers (under 100ml in volume), tissues, and extra napkins.

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