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|July 24, 2023
Erase on-the-road ughs fast with these simple strategies

EASES ACHES: A foot rub
Being cooped up in a car or plane, then going straight to on-the-go sightseeing raises the risk of muscle and joint aches. The fix? Start and end each day with a 5-minute foot massage. A University of Illinois study shows this boosts blood flow and lymph circulation to flush pain-triggering fluids from tissues throughout the body, bringing 12 hours of ache relief per massage. Tip: Start at your toes and move toward your heel, using small, circular motions and firm pressure.
DEEPENS SLEEP: Earplugs
If you toss and turn whenever you’re not sleeping in your own comfy bedroom (as at least two in three of us do), packing foam earplugs when you travel could be the key to better Zzzs. According to a research review of 35 studies in the journal
This story is from the July 24, 2023 edition of First for Women.
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