It's the Grim Reality of Frequent Work Travel: Health Problems

It's the Grim Reality of Frequent Work Travel: Health Problems

By Tammy La Gorce

Their lives may be portrayed as glamorous. In fact, they're often the opposite. Pity frequent business travelers.

Doctors at organizations including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the International Society of Travel Medicine say they are hearing of a range of health problems in frequent travelers, from insomnia and weight gain to viruses. And they said they see a need for more comprehensive research into the health compromises made by business travelers, both short haul and long haul.

portray 描绘

glamorous 特别富有魅力的

a range of : 一系列

insomnia 失眠

virus 病毒，病毒性疾病

comprehensive 综合的

compromise 妥协，折中