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What causes motion sicknessand how can you prevent it? Traveling by boat, car, or even through virtual reality can make some people queasy. Experts weigh in on what to do about it.
For some travelers, a catamaran sail off Oahu, Hawaii, or a camel ride through the desert in Morocco isn’t an enviable vacation experience. It’s an encounter with nausea, dizziness, and cold sweats.
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