SELF-CARE CORNER Summer travel plans may take you to places across the globe. While this can be exciting, switching to a different time zone can take a toll on the body. The body has its own internal clock that tells you when to be awake and when to sleep. This is your circadian rhythm. If […]
WELL-BEING Perhaps more than ever, women are willing to ditch their traveling companions and go solo when it comes time to hit the road and see the world. Many travel for business. Still, despite the trend, many women may worry that traveling alone can carry too many risks, making them a target for thieves, kidnappers,
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WELL-BEING Many people pack their bags and head to a sunny vacation spot for spring break. But before you leave your home behind, take some simple steps to ensure it is safe from fire and break-ins. The Better Business Bureau recommends the following steps: 1.Don’t broadcast your plans.Sharing your vacation on social media isn’t advised.
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WORK LIFE To help make the most of your time off, be sure you’ve prepared for your absence at work. These steps can help you get ready for your well-deserved break: *Give people advance notice.As soon as you have plans, tell your supervisor and colleagues. If you have key clients or customers, be sure to
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SELF-CARE CORNER Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than someone getting sick. Whether you’re planning a trip just an hour away or across the ocean, there are many things you can do to stay healthy while away from home. See your doctor before you go Get a checkup before you go on vacation. Ask the
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WELL-BEING If you’re flying, make sure you familiarize yourself with the TSA screening process. You’ll have smooth flying if you do the following when passing through airport security: *Clothing:To maximize efficiency at the security checkpoint, avoid wearing clothing with metal and stow all metal items in carry-on luggage. *Zip it:Make sure any liquids are in
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SELF-CARE CORNER Bed bugs have become more common in the U.S. in recent years. Common pesticides used to kill bed bugs may not work as well as they once did. The bugs may be getting “resistant,” which means they can survive pesticides used on them. This resistance, along with increased travel by people and lack
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WELL-BEING Upon entering a hotel room, place your luggage in the bathtub or on the toilet seat. Bed bugs can’t crawl up these surfaces and attach to your bags. While in the room, keep luggage on the luggage rack, off the floor. Hard-sided luggage lacks the folds and creases of soft-sided bags making it more
