Recovery from childbirth, even an uncomplicated birth, requires a lot of time and rest. Women who deliver a child by cesarean section (also called a C-section) require additional time to recover physically.

Caused by the chicken pox virus, an outbreak of shingles poses some serious questions about whether to continue with any planned travel. This potentially painful condition can develop quickly, and doctors do not fully understand why remnants of the chickenpox virus in your body suddenly became active again as shingles.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) makes it easy for travelers to carry medications and vitamins in their carry-on luggage -- especially if that medication is in pill form. In fact, it's smart to take medication on board with you, in case your checked luggage doesn't make it onto your flight.

Along with wrinkled clothes and jet lag, a dry nose is an expected side effect of traveling by plane.

If you've had knee replacement surgery, you're walking around with some metal parts in your leg. These most likely will set off an alarm if you walk through an airport metal detector.

If you plan to fly with a stuffy nose from a sinus infection, allergies or a cold, you may want to rethink your plans. As cabin pressure changes during your flight’s ascent and descent, you may find yourself in severe pain or experience other complications.

Whether you're wearing a small cast or relying on crutches, nursing broken bones can complicate air travel. Depending on your injury, you may need to make special travel arrangements to accommodate a large cast or inform the airline that you're using crutches.

As the third largest city in the country, Chicago, Illinois, is never short on entertainment, activities and things to do. From the breathtaking lakefront to the sophisticated shops and eateries along the Magnificent Mile, Chicago has a lot to offer both residents and visitors.