Jet lag usually lasts a few days, but it can take up to a week to fully adjust. The general rule is that it takes about one day to recover for each time zone crossed.

You can’t always prevent jet lag, but you can reduce its severity by adjusting your sleep schedule a few days before travel, staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol, and using melatonin or light exposure to help reset your body clock.

Jet lag tends to be worse when flying east because you're "losing" time, which shortens the day and disrupts your sleep cycle more than when flying west.

Yes. Treatments may include melatonin supplements, sleep aids, and natural light exposure strategies. Our clinicians can recommend safe and effective options tailored to your travel schedule.

Yes, children can experience jet lag just like adults. However, they may recover faster. Maintaining routines and ensuring rest during travel can help minimise symptoms.

In some cases, medications like melatonin or short-term sleep aids may help regulate your sleep cycle. These should be taken under medical guidance, especially if you have underlying conditions or take other medications.

Yes, older adults often take longer to adjust to new time zones, and symptoms may be more intense. Proactive strategies and treatments can help ease the transition.