Ben Halvorsen

Strength and conditioning coach, and our resident sceptic on anything sold with a before-and-after photo. Writes the programs he has actually run with beginners, not the ones that look impressive on paper.

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Travel Health Malaria Prevention for Beginners: Where to Start

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

3 min read

Avoiding mosquito bites and taking preventive medicine in malaria areas. Key takeaways Prevention medicine: prescribed before travel; the right drug d...

Travel Health A Q and A on Malaria Prevention

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

5 min read

Avoiding mosquito bites and taking preventive medicine in malaria areas. Key takeaways Prevention medicine: prescribed before travel; the right drug d...

Travel Health The Short Guide to Malaria Prevention

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

3 min read

Avoiding mosquito bites and taking preventive medicine in malaria areas. Key takeaways Prevention medicine: prescribed before travel; the right drug d...

Travel Health The Evidence on Travel Insurance and Healthcare Abroad, Without the Hype

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

10 min read

Many US health plans pay little or nothing abroad, and medical evacuation costs can be far higher than the treatment itself. Key takeaways Your health...

Travel Health Travel Insurance and Healthcare Abroad, Explained Without the Jargon

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

4 min read

Many US health plans pay little or nothing abroad, and medical evacuation costs can be far higher than the treatment itself. Key takeaways Your health...

Travel Health A Working Checklist for Travel Insurance and Healthcare Abroad

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

4 min read

Arranging coverage for medical treatment outside the US. Many US health plans pay little or nothing abroad, and medical evacuation costs can be far hi...

Travel Health Travel Insurance and Healthcare Abroad: Separating Myth From Guidance

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

4 min read

Many US health plans pay little or nothing abroad, and medical evacuation costs can be far higher than the treatment itself. Key takeaways Your health...

Travel Health New to Travel Insurance and Healthcare Abroad? Start Here

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

4 min read

Arranging coverage for medical treatment outside the US. Key takeaways Your health plan: check whether it covers care abroad; many do not, or expect y...

Travel Health A Q and A on Travel Insurance and Healthcare Abroad

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

5 min read

Arranging coverage for medical treatment outside the US. Key takeaways Your health plan: check whether it covers care abroad; many do not, or expect y...

Travel Health The Short Guide to Travel Insurance and Healthcare Abroad

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

3 min read

Arranging coverage for medical treatment outside the US. Key takeaways Your health plan: check whether it covers care abroad; many do not, or expect y...

Workplace Health The Evidence on Computer Workstation Setup, Without the Hype

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

11 min read

A poorly arranged workstation is linked to neck, back, wrist and eye strain, and the largest single factor remains how long you stay in one position....

Workplace Health Understanding Computer Workstation Setup: A Plain-English Explainer

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

3 min read

A poorly arranged workstation is linked to neck, back, wrist and eye strain, and the largest single factor remains how long you stay in one position....

Workplace Health Computer Workstation Setup: A Practical Checklist

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

3 min read

Workstation setup and use for people who work regularly at computers. A poorly arranged workstation is linked to neck, back, wrist and eye strain, and...

Workplace Health Computer Workstation Setup: Separating Myth From Guidance

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

4 min read

A poorly arranged workstation is linked to neck, back, wrist and eye strain, and the largest single factor remains how long you stay in one position....

Workplace Health The First Steps With Computer Workstation Setup

Ben Halvorsen

1 year ago

3 min read

Workstation setup and use for people who work regularly at computers. Key takeaways Ergonomic assessment: many employers offer one; ask HR or your saf...

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