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Why Jet Lag Hits Harder Going East Than West (And How to Fix It)

Flying east is harder on your body than flying west — and there's a real biological reason why Which direction wrecks you more — east or west? Drop your worst jet lag story 👇

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Flying east is harder on your body than flying west — and there's a real biological reason why Which direction wrecks you more — east or west? Drop your worst jet lag story 👇

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Flying east wrecks you more. But why? Your internal clock naturally runs just over 24 hours. Going west stretches your day — that fits your clock naturally. But east compresses your day — and your brain actively fights that. Follow for more travel science you can actually use.