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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    The dirtiest spot on an airplane, and tips for staying healthy onboard

    Airlines are looking into new wellness programs for ultra-long, nonstop flights, including changing menus to promote hydration. We hear about those strategies, and get tips for avoiding germs on flights of any duration.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Aug 24, 2018 • 1 min read

    Airlines are looking into new wellness programs for ultra-long, nonstop flights, including changing menus to promote hydration. We hear about those strategies, and get tips for avoiding germs on flights of any duration. We learn how filthy the bathrooms are, how contaminated the water can be, and why you should keep that overhead fan on all the time.

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    4 of 4
    How to stay healthy on the airplane
    1. 0:00What did Trump's chief accountant tell prosecutors about Trump's finances?
    2. 12:10Kimberly Guilfoyle, from liberal SF first lady to Trumper
    3. 22:40'The Bookshop:' the most NPR movie ever?
    4. 37:06The dirtiest spot on an airplane, and tips for staying healthy onboardYou’re reading this
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