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EPISODE · Aug 16, 2025 · 5 MIN

Why do we get travel sick?

from Do you really know? · host Bababam

During summer holidays, many of us experience the discomfort of motion sickness while travelling by car, coach, plane, or boat. motion sickness is Also known as kinetosis and it’s particularly common in children but can also affect a lot of adults. According to the US government’s Medline Plus portal, one in three people are prone to it. Symptoms include paleness, cold sweats, dizziness, a feeling of discomfort in the upper stomach, nausea, and headaches. If you’re affected, no doubt some of those unpleasant sensations will be familiar. What causes motion sickness? What can I do to prevent motion sickness? What should I do if I start experiencing motion sickness? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Could textertunism be damaging your friendships?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What foods should you avoid to lose belly fat?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I cut my summer holiday spending?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 20/7/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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