That next cross-country flight may be jet-lag free with these tips. Switch to local time for meals and bedtime as soon as you land and go outdoors in the afternoon heading west and in the morning heading east to reset your body’s time clock. And once you get to your destination, plan some time to relax, whether that’s meditation, yoga or a massage at the hotel spa. Source Link
A light snooze may not make up for short sleep. Researchers found that people didn’t see much benefit when they tried to use a 30 to 60-minute nap to compensate for lost sleep the night before. That’s because a nap isn’t enough time for the body to reach the stage of sleep that’s most refreshing for you. Source Link
Setting a 30-minute timer may help you combat the effects of too much sitting on the job. A study found that people who stood up and moved every half-hour had a small improvement in their blood sugar levels. That’s important because every hour spent sitting or lying down increases the risk for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Source Link
