Travel Health News

Long commute bad for your health

A new study has found that greater commuting distances are associated with decreased cardiorespiratory fitness, increased weight, and other indicators of metabolic risk.

Granny Nav to guide elderly drivers

Older drivers may now be able to stay on the road for longer thanks to new technology being developed by scientists that uses pictures of mail boxes or pubs as visual turning cues.

Long MP3 playlists distract drivers

Searching for a favourite song on your MP3 player in the car can lead to distracted driving, researchers say.

A white car could save your life

A Swedish study found that pink cars were involved in the fewest accidents while in Australia research found that black cars were more likely than white ones to be in an accident.

Vulnerability to anthrax varies

People's susceptibility to anthrax toxin is determined by their genes and can vary greatly among individuals, a new study says.

Blood clots and economy class

There's no proof that flying economy-class increases your chances of dangerous blood clots, according to new guidelines from medical specialists.

Minibus and bicycle deaths

According to the South African Institute of Race Relations, minibus taxi deaths are as frequent as accidents and deaths involving cyclists.

Pilots suffer fatigue when landing

Pilots on more than one in 20 flights admit they suffer fatigue when they begin their descent to airports.

East versus west: jet lag

The way the human circadian clock sets itself may explain why jet lag tends to affect people more severely when they're flying west to east, compared to the other direction.

Send up the yoga mat

Hotel chains are delivering everything from yoga videos to recumbent bicycles to guests who prefer to work out their jet lag, or shape up for that business meeting.