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jet lagPeriod of adjustment of biological rhythm after moving from one time zone to another, experienced as fatigue and lowered efficiency. It reflects a delay in the synchronization of changes in the level of blood cortisol, the major steroid produced by the adrenal cortex (see adrenal gland), with the local day-night cycle. Duration and severity depend on how much distance is covered in how little time. Travel by jet, after which the phenomenon may persist for some days, first made it noticeable, accounting for the name. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Even that little jet-setting Nicky Hilton and her mom, Kathy, picked up a ton of Oscillo's stress and jet-lag meds. Norwegian physicians who had visited New York City for 5 days filled out the jet-lag survey soon after their plane landed back in Oslo and again each day for the next 6 days. suffer from serious sleep disorders that include insomnia, sleep apnea, excessive daytime sleepiness and circadian rhythm abnormalities such as jet-lag and shift-work disorders. |
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