How to adjust

How to start a short vacation fit and lively

Making the most of every second of your vacation: This works best when your body can quickly adjust to the new time zone. We know how to do it.(Bild: NDABCREATIVITY - stock.adobe.com)

The (supposedly) best time of the year is approaching again: vacation season. Many people want to spend it far away. But how do you beat jet lag when crossing different time zones? We’ve done the research for you!

You can’t completely avoid jet lag, especially on long-haul flights—but there are steps you can take to ease the symptoms. And adjusting to the destination isn’t always the best idea, says sleep-wake researcher Gerhard Klösch from MedUni Vienna.