Travel Health: How to Fight 7 In-Flight Ailments

How to fight it: The most obvious way to prevent blood clots is to move. A brisk walk before boarding will get your blood flowing, while simple exercises like leg lifts, flexing, and ankle and shoulder rolls will help keep your blood moving throughout the flight. Elastic flight socks (available at most pharmacies) can also help prevent DVT. Those who are at a higher risk of blood clots as a result of obesity, cancer, pulmonary embolism, or smoking should talk to their doctor, who may prescribe blood thinners to prevent in-flight DVT.

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