What Causes ‘Jet Lag’ When Traveling?

Your body has a clock, and it gets confused when you travel far away. Imagine your body thinks it’s morning, but the sun outside says it's night, that makes you sleepy or awake at the wrong time. Your brain is trying to figure out what's going on, and that makes you feel tired.

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You’re on a plane for hours, and suddenly you’re in a place where it’s night, but your body still thinks it's morning.
Your brain is like a clock that needs time to catch up after a big change in time zones.
You wake up tired even though you slept all night because your body didn't get the right signals.

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Categories: Health · Jet Lag,Circadian Rhythm,Sleep,Travel,Body Clock