Have a happier, healthier trip

The secret to a truly restorative vacation starts with the journey. Here’s just what you need at every step of the way.

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When you finally reach your destination, it can take a full 24 hours to relax enough to enjoy yourself. PACK A BODY-FRIENDLY BAG. A suitcase with four spinner wheels and a straight, uncontoured handle is one of the smartest travel purchases you can make, says Alan Hedge, a professor in Cornell University’s department of design and dnvironmental analysis, who directs the human factors and ergonomics programme. The wheels rotate 360 degrees, so you can push the bag through terminals instead of pulling it, preventing shoulder and back strain. And with uncontoured handles, you can use a lighter grip to manoeuvre the suitcase, so you don’t end up with wrist and arm pain, Alan says. In addition, look for one that also comes equipped with convenient USB ports to charge your phone and…

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Shape Singapore (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2017

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