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A human guinea pig seeking a cure for jet lag

This weekend, we’re running an article called “Coffee and naps not helping your jet lag? Try starving instead.” The snappy headline (thanks to yours truly, ahem), is not totally straightforward. If you read into the text from Reuters, it quotes a study showing that food deprivation, or a drastic change in meal times, can override [...]
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Want to Avoid Jet Lag? Starve Yourself: Good news for your bikini bod:...

Lifestyle / Travel : Gridskipper (5 years ago)

Good news for your bikini bod: according to U.S. researchers, fasting before a long flight can work wonders preventing jet lag. "It takes the average person about a week to adjust to a new time zone," but by not eating you can act... Read Post

Can jet lag be cured by cherries or new drug?

Lifestyle / Travel : L.A. Times Daily Travel Deal (4 years ago)

The results of a study released Monday (Dec. 1) suggest that a cure for jet lag may be in sight. It’s something called VEC-162, also known as tasilmelteon, developed by Maryland-based Vanda Pharmaceuticals. The drug reportedly mimic... Read Post

5 strategies for beating jet lag

Lifestyle / Travel : Gadling (2 years ago)

When traveling, jet lag can really put a damper on plans. Instead of struggling to make it through the day and spending sleepless nights tossing and turning in your hotel room, try these five strategies that help to beat jet lag. Pr... Read Post


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