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Your risk of Lyme Disease is higher than ever

Your risk of Lyme Disease is higher than ever

If you’re spending time outdoors in sunnier climes during their warmer months, there’s unfortunately an ever increasing risk that you’ll be infected with a disease spread by insects or ticks. That’s the major finding of a recent report by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When they looked at the number of illnesses spread by mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas between 2004 and 2016, they found that cases had more than tripled.   Out of the 642,000 total cases of mosquito, tick, and flea-borne illnesses tracked in the 13-year study period, 77 percent were from ticks. And of...

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What to pack for your holiday to… Barbados!

What to pack for your holiday to… Barbados!

Are you heading on holiday to Barbados this 2019? It wouldn’t be rare, as the tropical paradise is a favourite with tourists all year round as they escape to sunnier climes. For those travelling to this country, there is just so much to do and so many treasures to uncover. Whether you spend days just soaking up the sun on delightful beaches, take to the seas and enjoy a spot of sailing, or simply unwind whilst enjoying the rich culture and local cuisine, it’s clear to see why this travelling hotspot is so popular with tourists. However, there is one...

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DEET and other chemical repellents - what are the risks?

DEET and other chemical repellents - what are the risks?

Mosquitoes and other biting insects aren’t just annoying and painful – they can also spread deadly diseases. So it’s no wonder that people want to find ways to control them and lessen their impact. For many people, that can sometimes mean choosing a repellent which is full of chemical insecticides and other repelling chemicals, such as DEET, without really thinking about the risks associated with them. However, it’s worth understanding the possible problems caused by chemical sprays, so you can minimise their impact and ideally look for safer options - such as THEYE’s all natural repellent range. What are the...

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How to keep group travel running smoothly

How to keep group travel running smoothly

Are you thinking about going on a group trip, but concerned about the best way to make it work? Many people when they think about group travel immediately conjure up ideas of fall outs, disagreements, and hard work - often preferring to travel on their own or with just their immediate family. That being said, there’s a lot of fun that can be hand on a group trip - and electing to stay out of the fun alltogether is a surefire way of missing out on what could be some of the best memories. In fact, there are some really...

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