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Category: Health and Wellness

The Quiet Case for Rolling Up Your Sleeve

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I’ve never thought of myself as particularly obedient, especially when it comes to health advice delivered in bullet points and cheerful fonts. But when it comes to vaccines, I don’t hesitate. I get every single one I can. Flu. Shingles. Covid. RSV. If there’s a sleeve to roll up, mine is already halfway there. Part of that is practical. I travel not aspirationally, not someday, but actually. Airports, trains, long days on my feet, recycled air, unfamiliar bugs. Travel exposes you to the world in all its beauty and all its bacteria, and I’m not interested in sacrificing weeks or…

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Being Seen, Being Missed: Travelling in My Seventies

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There’s a peculiar magic that arrives with age. Somewhere in my late sixties, I became both highly visible and strangely invisible, sometimes in the same airport terminal. Travel sharpens the contradiction. You notice it because you’re moving through the world with purpose, not apology. And purpose, it turns out, is often filtered through assumptions once your hair gives you away. The Gift of Invisibility on the Road When I travel now, I often move under the radar. I sit in cafés or train stations long enough to watch a place exhale. No one is sizing me up. No one is…

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How Travel Taught Me to Read the News Differently

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It has been a tough week globally. Being informed no longer feels like a civic duty. It feels like endurance training. Staying Awake Without Staying Agitated There was a time when staying informed meant the morning paper, a radio bulletin on the hour, and the comforting sense that the world could wait until tomorrow. Now the world refreshes itself every six seconds, usually in ALL CAPS, and somehow expects you to care deeply about everything, all at once, before your coffee cools. I’ve learned—slowly, imperfectly—that awareness does not require constant exposure. You can stay engaged with what’s happening in the…

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Still Curious at 70+? That’s Your Superpower

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How travel, wonder, and a little discomfort keep your mind younger than you think. Hey you—yes, you, the woman whose suitcase has seen more airports than boardrooms and whose curiosity has travelled further than most guided tours. I was reading this piece on VegOut Magazine titled “If you’re over 70 and still do these eight things without thinking twice, your mind is sharper than most 40-year-olds”. It struck a chord, because it’s not just about cognitive sharpness—it’s about living sharp, and isn’t that precisely what travel is all about? So here’s a post for women travellers—seasoned, spirited and solo or…

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What I read and discovered this week #32, 2025

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Prescription Misperceptions, Ridiculous Rules and  Flying Myths These Common U.S. Medications Are Banned Overseas—What to Know Before Packing Meds for Your Next Trip I seriously thought that as long as you kept your prescriptions with you and your meds in the original packaging, all would be well.  This article highlights the potential flaws in our assumptions.  So check out the rules for your meds before you travel. 21 of the Weirdest Things You Can Bring on an Airplane The list of things you can bring on a plane is maybe just as strange as what you can’t. Check this Lifehacker…

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What I discovered this week #25, 2025

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Tolerance, Health Risks, Data Vigilance . . . How Are Brains Work This is a lengthy and fascinating article about how our brains are wired to divide us into ‘Us and Them’ beliefs, and what’s worse, it’s automatic. It means we often have little sympathy, empathy or tolerance for “others” who aren’t part of “Us”. Humans universally make Us/Them dichotomies along lines of race, ethnicity, gender, language group, religion, age, socioeconomic status, and so on. And it’s not a pretty picture.  (Nautilus) While the piece does not go into great length about how to counteract this, I would like to think that…

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What I discovered this week #24, 2025

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Airline Fees, Health and Apple IOS 26 This is a new section that I hope to continue each week (unless I don’t find anything new or interesting). I will be sharing some travel-related items that I have read that might be of interest to you. Additional Costs to Fly I recently wrote about hidden fees on airlines; to be honest, they aren’t so hidden. I’ve been reading on his face how airlines are cheating because you can’t have a carry-on anymore. Really? Let’s face it, given how everybody tries to carry everything on. It makes sense that they should start charging for…

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Cultural Perspectives on Super Aging Around the World

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Super aging, the art of maintaining vitality well into later years, is a universal pursuit; yet, each culture has its take on what makes it possible. From the wisdom passed down through generations to the everyday practices that keep the mind and body sharp, each culture offers valuable lessons on longevity. Cultural perspectives on super aging remind us that longevity is not just about living longer; it’s about living better. From the Mediterranean table to the Okinawan practice of mindful eating, there’s much to learn from these global traditions. By adopting some of these practices and integrating them into our…

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The Travel Fiascos That Turned Into Stories

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I consider myself pretty lucky when it comes to travel. In all my years of travelling, I’ve only ever missed one flight, no trains and no cruises. That said, there have been several mishaps along the way. Somehow, when you are with others, it often seems much more manageable than when you are on your own. Not speaking the language also adds to the anxiety. 1. Lost in Transit: A Birthday Blunder On what was supposed to be a celebratory day, I found myself missing our flight home on my partner’s birthday. The car rental parking was a half-hour trek…

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