Those prone to puking in the passenger seat are often advised to stop reading, stop looking at screens and take regular breaks. Some people get relief from medications, including scopolamine and antihistamines.
But putting the radio on could also be an effective tonic – and this thinking has been confirmed by a recent Chinese study.
In the study, passengers either listened to music or meditated for one minute after spending three minutes in a driving simulator.
“Soft” or “joyful” music was better at alleviating sickness than “passionate” music, but “sad” music exacerbated discomfort.
This article is an answer to the question (asked by Joshua Howard, via email) 'What's the best way to stop being carsick?'
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