Q&A : ADVICE FROM EXPERTS WHY DO TRAVELERS SUFFER JET LAG?(L.A. LIFE) From: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) | Date: September 23, 1996 | COPYRIGHT 1996 Daily News. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

What is jet lag?

Jet lag occurs when flying across time zones; it usually happens after flights that last more than two hours.

Why does this happen?

Our bodies have become accustomed to certain external time clues, such as when the sun rises and sets. In a different time zone, the scheduling in our body is confused and our internal circadian rhythms are disrupted.

What are jet lag symptoms?

Symptoms can include sleep disturba...