From a very young age, Will Pocock, 29, has dealt with constant ear infections. Despite getting new tubes, his recurring condition saw him in several emergency rooms while travelling with his family. Mom Kate Pocock, a family-travel author, says her son’s susceptibility to infections, as well as rashes, forced her to become better prepared for [...]...read more
Deborah Sanborn explains what CPR is, when it's required and why it's required. She also provides a step by step guide on how to perform CPR on an adult. ...read more
THE GROWING STANDARD IN DENTAL CARE IS TEETH SO straight they’d impress a drill sergeant, and so white they glow like neon. This is not a bad thing, since it means more people are subscribing to the modern mantra of good dental health, which is that teeth are for life. For travellers, following the [...]...read more
Lacey Hamlyn considers herself lucky—which is surprising, since the 17-year-old almost died from invasive meningococcal disease (IMD). Why? Because she survived when many victims don’t and suffered no permanent physical damage when many victims do. “I thought it was a migraine, but it was the sensitivity to light,” she says, describing two telltale signs of [...]...read more
Vampire bats do exactly what you think they do—feed off animal blood. Native to Latin and South America—where they hide out in caves, old wells and trees, especially in rainforests...read more
With almost a tenth of Canada flush with fresh water, it’s hard to believe access to a drinking-water supply could be a challenge anywhere in the country...read more