'Our most effective obesity drug'
That dream, of taking a pill and losing weight, moved a step closer to reality last week when researchers released impressive results from a study of the experimental drug Acomplia.
Over two years, users lost an average of 19 pounds and kept the weight off.
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Jet Lag & Business Travel
Would a brain surgeon fly for 24 hrs and then immediately don the gloves and undertake a 8 hr operation - of course not! Then why do business people consider this to be an acceptable practice.
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Fear of Flying
Fear of flying is a common psychological problem among travellers; recent estimates suggest that between 10-40% of all travellers experience some kind of phobia.
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Wise travel advice
Food and water are two of the most important considerations while travelling. The problem is that most water and much of the food is contaminated with various parasites, bacteria, and viruses. What to do?
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How to stay healthy when you hit the road
Before you do anything else, take out medical insurance and check you are well covered. You do not want to find yourself in a situation in a strange country, in which it is cheaper to die than seek medical attention.
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