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Simple guide to beating jet lag

Mark Frauenfelder
Sep 15, 2025
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Flying eastward, such as from the United States to Europe, produces more severe jet lag symptoms than traveling westward. "You are shortening your day and trying to go to bed earlier, which works against your body's natural tendency to stay up late," explains this guide to beating jet lag,…

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