What the research shows about melatonin for jet lag: when to take it, why more is not better, and what UK travellers should know about its prescription status.
Melatonin for jet lag: timing, dose, and what the research shows Read More »
An evidence-based review of jet lag remedies: what the research supports, what it does not, and why the right approach depends on the direction you fly.
Jet lag remedies: an evidence-based review Read More »
Long flights and bad jet lag are not the same thing. Why the number of time zones you cross, not the hours in the air, decides how jet-lagged you feel.
Why your body clock matters more than the hours in the air Read More »
How your circadian rhythm actually works, why your liver and gut clocks lag behind the master clock after a long-haul flight, and what that means for recovery.
The circadian rhythm explained for long-haul travellers Read More »
Jet lag, travel fatigue and sleep debt feel alike but have different causes and recovery paths. A clinical guide to telling them apart after long-haul travel.
Jet lag vs travel fatigue vs sleep debt Read More »
Eastward jet lag recovers about 50% slower than westward. A guide to the 24.2-hour circadian period, direction asymmetry, and the long way around.
Eastward vs westward jet lag: why direction matters Read More »
Jet lag is caused by a mismatch between the body’s internal clock and destination time. A guide to the SCN-melatonin pathway, zeitgebers, and triggers.
What causes jet lag? Read More »
Jet lag symptoms span six clinical categories: sleep, cognition, mood, GI, autonomic, and physical fatigue. A guide to recognising the full picture.
Jet lag symptoms: the full clinical picture Read More »
Jet lag typically lasts around one day per time zone crossed, with eastward travel slower. A guide to the recovery timeline, system by system.
How long does jet lag last? Read More »
Jet lag is a circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder caused by rapid travel across time zones. A guide to the biology, symptoms, and faster recovery.
