travel health

Interestingly, following on from my comparatively tongue-in-cheek comments in the PER-LHR poll thread on the subject of increased DVT risk on the route, some interesting info has been highlighted by the ABC. ("Meta-analysis: travel and risk for venous thromboembolism". Harvard School of Public...

We've seen it as a direct incentive from Qantas Assure and Flybuys' Medibank health insurance partnerships, but now, there's just a direct link from FB to Fitbit and Garmin: I'm not normally a member of the tin-foil-hat-brigade but I am somewhat paranoid that my sneaky snacks / lazy days...

Not exactly sure if this should go in the playground; mods, please move if not. OT when discussing travel - but anyway. Coming up to tax time so time to consider health insurance for the next FY. Currently, I'm with HBF for two reasons. Firstly, they have seperate limits for contact lenses and...

Noted on Qantas Newsroom this morning new JV with NIB QANTAS AND NIB TO CREATE A MORE REWARDING HEALTH INSURANCE EXPERIENCE - Qantas News Room

Here on AFF we're well versed in discussing credit records; but I'm interested in how this is applying to other industries - particularly health. This thread is sparked by two recent experiences. I'm with HBF, who in WA are huge. Recently, they've begun offering three free things for members...

Seems like this slipped under the radar here in OZ - mainly because we are exempt (along with Kiwis as we both have reciprocal health care agreements with the UK). As of April, the UK will require the payment of a health care levy for all visa holders staying longer than 6 months. This will be...

I thought it might be worth starting a new thread so we can share ideas how we attempt to maintain and hopefully even grow our personal relationships outside work. I have never travelled for work so I can only imagine the potential strain on relationships caused to those constantly away from...

Feasting (watch grammar!) and fasting and other remedies: Jet Lag Cures: 4 Classic & 3 Alternative Methods | ShermansTravel.com What's yours?

Most liver transplants by 2020 will be 'linked to over-eating, not alcohol' | Society | The Guardian Overeating link to fatty liver...watch out for buffets and unhealthy meals.

My local health insurance provider is Defence Health, and when I travel overseas I use Defence Health Travel Insurance which was always way cheaper than anybody else's who I contacted. And I suspend our local membership during the time we are away, and are being covered by the Travel insurance...

This question is addressed to those who have had to live overseas for protracted periods, beyond the coverage of travel insurance, which will be my situation later this year. Our comprehensive health cover is currently with Medibank Private, at about the highest rate. I have seen discussion...

Just curious as to the tried and true tips people use to avoid jet lag. In the case of an early morning arrival at your destination some people will tell you not to sleep at all then stay up all day before going to bed at 'normal' time at your destination. I'm in favour of listening to your...

Sitting in the QF dom J lounge yesterday afternoon I couldn't help noticing the common themes of business travellers there. Yes they may have been travelling for leisure but arriving at 3 or 4pm in a suit with a briefcase and pulling out a laptop to send emails suggested they were likely...

I'm a regular traveller and consider myself pretty good at minimising jet lag, and yes have at times felt a bit tired after trips and been a bit out of sync but always recovered quickly. I also work shifts when offshore, so consider myself seasoned. Last week I went to Europe and back, no...

Hi Grateful for advice/ experience re best melatonin product to pick up for long haul travel. Either in Aus or in NZ. Thanks.

I decided to get a prescription of clexane (injectable blood thinner) for my last trip to the US. I gave myself the clexane at the airport prior to customs and security and carried the needles through security. Carried same to security for connecting flight to Denver. Another dose on the...

Just been listening to a report on the ABC about superbugs and their drug resistance, one expert (whose name I missed) mentioned travel was an issue, with a study a few years back showing 50% of overseas travelers came back with a new superbug ! It does make you wonder. I will post a link to...

MATHEMATICIANS have developed a smartphone app they claim will help travellers to overcome jet lag as quickly as possible. The downside is that you may be required to haul yourself on to a foreign street at 5am to achieve maximum exposure to daylight, and then place yourself under a 7pm...

Will be travelling east CDG-SIN-SYD on SQ in Y (transit in SIN) Depart CDG 1200hrs Arrive SYD 1855hrs+1 Overnight in SYD for 2 nights (essentially one day) Then SYD-MEL-LAX on VA in J and then LAX-YVR on AC in Y (transit in MEL and LAX) Depart SYD 0830 Arrive YVR 1430 What would be your...

Hi all, So how does this relate to AFF? Well pay by credit card and then get FF points to use on flights. Anyway is it worth paying 14months in advance(new max after the last 2 years in advance payment) prior to April 1st? Will want to pay next annual by March 31st next year!