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Video answers: ‘How to beat jet lag’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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  1. It’s due to something called ‘desynchronosis’, or when your internal biological clock gets out of sync with your destination.
  2. A dry airplane environment, changes in pressure, and the time difference on arrival all effect the condition, but the biggest effect is sunlight.
  3. One study suggested that melatonin can help, while another found that insulin could help regulate the circadian rhythms of the body. Other people force themselves to stay awake until a normal sleep time at their destination and then wake up at a normal time.
  4. Alcohol and caffeine make jet lag worse.

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Video: ‘How to beat jet lag’

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This week’s video describes how to beat jet lag. Watch to find out how.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

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  1. Why does flying from timezone to timezone make us feel bad?
  2. What factors can influence this effect?
  3. What’s the best way to get over jet lag without changing your genes?
  4. What makes jet lag worse?

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