Staying healthy on the road is a challenge for anyone. Between the stressful change in routine, long hours, lost sleep, and exposure to germs, it’s a formula for getting sick. But travelling as a woman poses its own particular health risks. Here are some ways to minimize health risks during travel.
This is a health habit that applies to everyone, not just women, but it is a basic hygiene practice that can go a long way toward keeping you well. Wash before and after every meal, every time you use the restroom, and any other time you have an opportunity. Give your hands and nails a good and thorough 20-second scrubbing, with lots of soap and water as hot as you can stand it.