Feeling exhausted on vacation? It could be your zeitgebers.
The Washington Post • • health
Key Points:
- Jet lag is commonly linked to long-distance travel but can also affect short trips within the same time zone.
- The condition arises when circadian rhythms are out of sync with zeitgebers, which are environmental cues that regulate sleep, wakefulness, eating, and exercise.
- Misalignment with zeitgebers can cause feelings of sluggishness, irritability, and disrupted sleep patterns.
- Adjusting exposure to zeitgebers may help alleviate symptoms without needing an extended vacation.
