Articles about Fit to fly (17 total)
Shy flyer 21/04/2008
Does the prospect of flying on your next business trip make you uncomfortable, nervous or downright scared? If so you’re not alone – fear of flying is one of the most common phobias. Katharine Cooke suggests some ways to tackle it — full story »
Something in the air 21/02/2008
The UK government has announced plans to monitor cabin air quality, years after concerns were first raised that air contamination is risking the health of crew and passengers. Katharine Cooke investigates — full story »
Patients without borders 11/10/2007
It is now cheaper and easier than ever before for patients to receive good-quality healthcare abroad, but how is this medical tourism affecting the host nations? Tom Otley investigates — full story »
Is there a virtual doctor on board? 01/08/2007
A new telemedicine device can help cabin crew diagnose an ill passenger in-flight. So why are airlines slow to sign up, asks Katharine Cooke — full story »
Time to relax 01/06/2007
Coping with the demands of business travel is a high-stress business. Beverley Fearis finds a haven in Germany which promises to reverse the wear and tear — full story »
Body and soul 01/05/2007
In the second of our health check series, Julian Gregory gets a full report on his mental and physical well-being from a company which takes a holistic approach to medical tests — full story »
Appetite for living 25/04/2007
You wouldn't put the wrong kind of petrol in your car so why do we eat foods that are bad for our wellbeing, performance and ultimately our health? Katharine Cooke asks the experts how we should be fuelling ourselves for a hectic life of travel — full story »
Cabin fever 20/03/2007
What can cause an otherwise calm and rational person to turn violent at 30,000ft? Katharine Cooke investigates the factors behind the air rage phenomenon — full story »
Global operations 20/02/2007
With NHS waiting lists lengthening and private health costs soaring, going abroad for treatment is becoming increasingly appealing. tom chesshyre looks at the international options — full story »
Watching your clock 20/02/2007
Most business travellers live with jet lag day in, day out. But does being permanently out of synch with our body clocks mean problems for our health in years to come? Katharine Cooke investigates — full story »
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