There seems to be a technological answer for almost everything including jet lag. And app for everything too. Learn more about these technological solutions to beating or easing jet lag. A Sleep/Wake Mask illumy Sleep and Wake Mask | … Read More

If traveling east, get some artificial or natural light as early as possible to advance your body clock to the new time zone. If traveling west, delay light exposure by wearing sunglasses in the airport and on the airplane. A … Read More

All too often, preparing for a big trip is a lot of hard work. Some people spend a couple of days without much sleep simply getting ready. There are things to do around the house like stopping the mail and … Read More

When you’re booking your flight overseas, choose an overnight flight especially if you can sleep at least a bit during the evening after eating dinner on the plan. This is less of an adjustment. And when you land, you will … Read More

Jet leg is no fun. Not all jet lag is created equal. Traveling east is worst than traveling west. Why? First, you typically take off at night. Second, when you should be sleeping, you are not fully asleep or don’t … Read More

George H. W. Bush, Madeleine Albright  and John Kerry have all admitted taking sleeping pills to try and cope with jet lag. Sleep meds may help with jet lag symptoms but they are side effects. For some, judgment, problem-solving and … Read More

Sleep experts know that it takes about one day to adjust for each time zone that you cross. When you travel from east to west or west to east, you cross time zones. When you travel north to south or … Read More

  Pilots and flight crews know about jet lag. They also know about how to beat jet lag or at least minimize the effects of jet lag. Some of the tips include the following: Reduce your intake of caffeine and … Read More

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), you should drive during your normal wake times. For me, I am an early morning person and don’t feel sleepy  until about 2 in the afternoon. I get a boost of energy, attention … Read More

Drowsy driving kills. Don’t underestimate the dangers of driving while drowsy. There are three common sense tips you can implement. If you want additional information about how to prevent drowsy driving, visit AAA. Getting plenty of sleep (at least six … Read More