Anyone who has traveled a significant distance has felt the effects of jet lag...the fatigue, the altered appetite, the sleep irregularities. The science of jet lag and sleep is topic of tremendous interest both scientifically and in popular culture. In this episode we will:Define jet lag and how it relates to the circadian rhythmExamine how jet lag can influence our general and cognitive health as well as cancer riskContrast the biological difference between eastward and westward travel and how they relate to circadian advances and delaysExplore the various ways jet lag can be mitigatedUnderstand the use of light exposure to lessen the impact of jet lag and how the timing of light relates to our body temperature curveLearn about the use of melatonin as a toll for jet lag mitigationTouch upon how caffeine and napping can be jet lag strategiesCharacterize the merits of hypnotics for travelDiscover the surprising relationship between fasting and jet lagConclude with the folly of alcohol as a jet lag strategyProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

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