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Health Issues
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Living the dream doesn't make you immune to illness and injury, unfortunately.
 
Tips to prepare for and handle medical issues from minor to major, including everyone's big question: how do you keep Band-Aids on?

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🎧Food Labels & Allergens – What to Know

Published on November 25, 2022; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you, a crew member, or a guest have food allergy, you need to understand food labels. Here’s what you need to know.

🎧Cardio Aboard Your Boat

Published on November 15, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Need to work your heart on a boat–level up. Here’s how.

Boating, Cruisers and Skin Cancer

Published on October 19, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lately I’ve been thinking about 2 cruising hazards. One is a threat every day, another less often. But both can be deadly. Here’s how to keep yourself safe from both.

🎧Simple Exercises to do On a Boat

Published on August 16, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Hoping to stay fit while living (and cruising on a small boat)? Here are 3 easy exercises to try.

Dealing with Medical Problems on a Boat

Published on July 13, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If someone on your boat develops health problems, are you prepare? Here’s how we’ve made sure medical issues are manageable.

🎧Fitness Aboard: 3 Tips!

Published on December 14, 2021; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

Sharing some tips about exercising aboard, learned while cruising Calypso!

Managing Surgery When You Live on a Boat

Published on September 22, 2021; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When liveaboards need surgery, there’s a lot to think about. Learn from our experience when Dave got his hip replaced.

The Dangers of NOT Drinking–Dehydration!

Published on April 28, 2021; last updated on June 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A scary trip to the emergency room taught us about the dangers of dehydration for cruisers. You’ve probably done these things yourself.

🎧Keep Cool When It’s Hot – Here’s How

Published on December 25, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether it’s hot flashes or it’s just plain hot, there are ways to cope. Here’s how I stay cool on our boat in the tropics. 

🎧4 Ways to Treat Your Cuts Fast

Published on September 18, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cuts happen. And it’s so easy for them to get infected. Here’s some quick first aid tips we use on our boat. 

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