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jet lagThe effect of a sudden switch of time zones in air travel, resulting in tiredness and feeling ‘out of step’ with day and night. Using the hormone melatonin at the desired bedtime may help to lessen the effect of jet lag by resetting the body clock. See also circadian rhythm. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Even that little jet-setting Nicky Hilton and her mom, Kathy, picked up a ton of Oscillo's stress and jet-lag meds. Norwegian physicians who had visited New York City for 5 days filled out the jet-lag survey soon after their plane landed back in Oslo and again each day for the next 6 days. suffer from serious sleep disorders that include insomnia, sleep apnea, excessive daytime sleepiness and circadian rhythm abnormalities such as jet-lag and shift-work disorders. |
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