Wellbeing A-Z -Jet lag

Jet lag is a common issue for travelers crossing time zones, causing symptoms like fatigue, headache, and nausea. Eastward travel tends to result in more severe jet lag, taking about 1.5 days per time zone to recover. The body's circadian rhythm, which is slightly longer than 24 hours, plays a crucial role in this phenomenon. To mitigate jet lag, travelers can use blue light therapy, stay hydrated, avoid caffeine, and adjust sleep patterns before traveling.

What is a common symptom of jet lag experienced by travelers?

• Increased appetite

• Enhanced energy levels

• Improved concentration

• Loss of appetite

Why do people traveling from west to east experience more severe jet lag?

• The Earth's rotation affects eastward travel more

• The body's internal clock struggles more with eastward adjustments

• The time zones are closer together

• Flights are longer in that direction

How long is the average human internal clock set for?

• 23.5 hours

• 24.0 hours

• 25.0 hours

• 24.2 hours

What natural cue does the body use to regulate its internal clock?

• Sound of waves

• Wind patterns

• Sunlight and sky color

• Temperature changes

Which of the following is a suggested method to reduce the impact of jet lag?

• Increasing caffeine intake

• Sleeping less before travel

• Eating heavy meals before flying

• Adjusting sleep patterns to the destination time zone