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For some people, travelling is part of their regular schedule... for others the summer months provide the perfect opportunity to travel- and considering the current climate in the UK, a holiday overseas is more attractive than ever...Whether it is a business trip or a relaxing holiday - staying healthy abroad is imperative! Lifeline Plus provides the best travel insurance coverage... furthermore there is a "PLUS"! Before, during and after your trip... anywhere and anytime the MyHealthPortal medical team is committed to assisting you with any daily health concerns, via any method of communication. MyHealthPortal's holistic core value is to empower its community with comprehensive information and services - and especially for the month of August-our team has prepared a special report on travel!! Vaccination, the relevant pre-journey preparation information, tips to keep you safe whilst away and more...
Inspirational content in this report includes:

Comprehensive guide for travellers

Travelling with a medical condition

Travellers' health news

Comprehensive guide for travellers

Before the journey:
The most important factor is starting your journey with peace of mind. As 'Lifeline Plus' policy holders you already have the best insurance; however medical issues remain a great concern, especially when travelling further afield. MyHealthPortal does the worrying for you and prepares you with all the required information and data on vaccination and preventative therapies. Medical preparations
Vaccines by destination- MyHealthPortal's new feature

On board:
For frequent travellers, it is extremely important that the flight is calm and pleasant with minimal risks to health. Why not try our top tips on making the most of a long haul flight? You will be sure to land at your destination healthy, jet lag free and feeling ready to go!
Reducing the effect of jet lag
In-flight health tips
How to minimize in-flight stress
Fear of flying
How to avoid deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

On Leave:
When you are abroad, many tasks that we take for granted back home require a special focus. When should you see a doctor? How do you watch your weight on the road? And what dangers might you encounter in the unfamiliar overseas animal kingdoms? MyHealthPortal is here to give you peace of mind. Our medical team equips you with answers to the daily concerns of being abroad.
When should I seek immediate medical attention?
Traveller's weight loss tips
How to avoid nausea while travelling
Stay safe in the sun
Be aware of strange tropical diseases
Stings, bites and other creepy-crawly dangers.

Upon return:
Upon returning from a trip, especially if it has been a short business stopover, we need to rapidly adapt to our everyday surroundings. But many things may go wrong. Some travellers suffer from post holiday syndrome and have difficulties in coping with their daily activities. Others may find themselves with a tropical infection. Prevention and early diagnosis are essential to both situations. MyHealthPortal keeps you informed on what symptoms to look out for and empowers you with self- treatment tools in case you do experience post-holiday problems.
Post travel health concerns
Post Vacation Syndrome (PVS)

Travellers' health news:

Jet lag- the health hazard
Scientists had found a link between changes in timetable, as happens with jet lag, and death rates in mice.

Increasing aircraft-cabin pressure may ease passengers' discomfort
A new study has found that passengers' discomfort during flights may be linked to low pressure in the
aircraft-cabin

Economy class syndrome
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) found that passengers who remain seated and
immobile for more than 4 hours doubled their risk of developing blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis.

Good News for Tropical Travellers! Mosquitoes (!) could mean death to malaria.
Scientists have genetically engineered a new 'super' mosquito, which does not carry malaria and
has a genetic advantage over those in the wild.

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