Here are a few strategies and tips for securing the best value on your airline ticket, preparing for time zone shock, and some mind and body exercises you can do while flying.
Combining work stress with the hassel of traveling can make business trips particularly taxing -- and potentially anxiety-inducing. Recent research fr...
People often ask me how I handle jet lag, as I travel between time zones, countries, and even continents on a semi-regular basis. I've tried any number of "Jedi mind tricks" over the years, and there are a few that seem to work pretty consistently:
It appears we will have to wait until May 3 to see how Iron Man conquers his insomnia -- which I'm guessing will have something to do with Tony simplifying his life. Fortunately, you don't have to wait that long to address your sleeping hindrances.
Just say "Om" -- breathing exercises and downward dogs will get you in a positive mental state.
Jet lag: after days of travel, it's there when you're sleeping and when you're awake. Most of us know what jet lag feels like. According to the Ame...
As a sleep researcher who focuses on how sleep affects elite athlete, I have studied the effects of travel and disrupted sleep on athletes for many years. The combination of cross-country travel and athletic performance is not pretty. Travel and circadian timing matter.
Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) offered an unusual cure to jet lag in an interview with Men's Journal, claiming he's "out in seconds" after listening to ...
While advances in science no doubt help us in countless ways, and in no way am I suggesting we impede the development of medicines that improve the quality of our lives, we need to keep a watchful eye on the cultural pressures some unwittingly create.
Who gets more of a recharge at night: You or your phone?
In our modern society of too-late work hours and too much time in front of computer screens, we are listening to our social clocks more than our physiological clocks, causing a greater sleep gap, known as social jetlag.
Jet lag is a sleep disorder experienced by travelers. Because it's generally a temporary problem that many don't consider to be a true disorder, there...
Jet lag is a common sleep disorder. It affects those who travel both frequently and infrequently. We spoke to Amy Korn-Reavis, R.R.T., R.S.T., a regis...
Even if you didn't travel long distances during the holiday season, you may return to work feeling as if you did. British researchers use the term ...
Whether you are traveling across the country, or picking up a holiday shift, here are some simple things to help fight jet lag (and keep your brain healthy).
Luckily, my experiences with traveling combined with advice collected from friends met along the way have enabled me to "manage" jet lag in the very l...
The anticipation of taking a time-out and getting away from the rigors of daily life can be exhilarating ... until you get to your destination feeling tired, tense and touchy, thanks to jet lag.
Harry Smith of The Early Show sat down with Dr. Jennifer Ashton to discuss the causes of jet lag and how to prevent it. Here are the most important ta...
As you start crossing time zones, that headachy, sleep-deprived feeling doesn't have to ruin your vacation or business trip.
While many love the idea of having more daylight for evening activities, a recent national survey found that many women complain that their energy levels "fall back" at this time of year.
The Issue Drugs for Jet Lag The facts With all the stress of travel these days - the requisite shoe-removal, luggage surcharges and now the possibil...
Our internal body clocks are shaped by the weather as well as by the seasons, scientists have discovered. It is hoped the research, led by a team from...
University of Michigan mathematicians say they have identified the signal the brain sends to the rest of the body to control biological rhythms, a fin...
There are new planes being developed that cater to those of us with difficult jet-lag and sleep issues, but until they become widely - and affordably - available, it's up to us to get the good and necessary shut-eye.
A few days ago I embarked on a forty hour journey (door to door) from Boulder, Colorado to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Since I have schlepped back and fort...
