Have you ever wondered how to prevent jet lags? Did you know that, following a long flight, your body needs about a day per time zone crossed to readjust to the new environment? In addition, fatigue, insomnia, irritability, indigestion and disorientation are just some of the symptoms you might experience. What a way to start your holidays! Do not fear, you are not alone. This is a topic that even NASA takes very seriously.
NASA’s fatigue-management team is constantly working on ways to help their astronauts recover quickly. As astronauts regularly travel to space agencies in Germany, Japan and Russia, combatting jet lags will result in an increase in concentration and performance.
So, what is jet lag? Is it possible to eliminate it?