Jet Lag Prevention
Health Encyclopedia: Jet Lag Prevention
Jet lag is a sleep disorder that occurs when the body's biological clock does not correspond to local time. This commonly occurs when travelling across different time zones.
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Here are some tips to help prevent jet lag:
- Maintain a sensible bedtime schedule prior to your trip. Don't avoid sleeping in order to make yourself tired.
- Consider going to bed earlier for a couple of nights before leaving if you are traveling east. Go to bed later for a co...
Expert & Community Posts
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Health Guide
Jet Lag: Is there a Cure?
...sick to my stomach. My recent summer trip across eight time zones made me stop and ponder—what is jet lag, why does it happen, and is there anything I can do about it? Definition of jet lag ... Read more »All About Jet Lag
...ever flown is likely to have experienced some degree of time zone change disorder, commonly known as jet lag. Until recently, jet lag was not treated as a medical condition. It is now included as... Read more »Coping with Jet Lag
...someone who is planning a vacation to a distant location, you are likely to experience the phenomenon of "jet lag," which can have a profound effect on your sleep and alertness. This online... Read more »Circadian Rhythms and Sleep
...zones, they suffer from a disruption to their circadian rhythms and get that uncomfortable feeling of jet lag. Or I remember my early days of shift work as a staff nurse. My circadian rhythms... Read more »Images
Jet lag is a combination of symptoms experienced after flying in an airplane, especially on long trips. Fatigue, irritability, dehydration, and a broken sleep pattern are common symptoms of jet lag.... Read more »
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