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Feb 12 2013

How Jet Lag Works

34 min 2 movies discussed
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It was only since 1958 that the Jet Age began, and jet lag became a real condition. Also known as desynchronosis, jet lag can lead to all manner of ailments, from sleeplessness to irritability to diabetes and cancer. Learn about how the body's natural clock runs normally and what happens when it gets out of whack when we cross time zones quickly.

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Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating world of jet lag, exploring why our bodies get so confused when we zip across time zones in the modern jet age. They break down the science behind our internal biological clocks, explain why flying east is worse than flying west, and share both expert advice and quirky home remedies for beating those post-flight blues. From melatonin and light therapy to some truly bizarre gadgets that beam light through your ears, this episode covers everything you need to know about this uniquely modern affliction.


Movies Discussed

Die Hard
Die Hard
1988 2h 12m
★ 7.8
"Make fists with your toes. It's always been one of my favorite things — Chuck referenced the famous advice from Die Hard about making fists with your toes, which he still does even though it doesn't work for jet lag." — Chuck
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
1987 1h 32m
★ 7.3
"the other night I watched Plains, Trains and Automobiles — Chuck mentioned watching this movie and how it holds up well, relating to airplane etiquette when John Candy's character takes off his shoes and socks." — Chuck

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