Jet lag could cause this dangerous health risk

Worrying news for frequent travels as a recent report reveals that they are exposed to the same risk of cancer as obese people.

According to the study, jet lag increases a person’s risk of contracting liver cancer because of the rise in bile acid levels.

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It’s also thought that jet lag could be the cause of an international spike in liver cancer reports.

In the United Kingdom, the rate of of those dying from the disease have tripled since the 70s.

In Australia, more than 28,000 people are diagnosed with liver cancer each year with symptoms including anything from weakness and fatigue, to weigh loss, yellowing skin and a fever. 

Jet lag occurs when people try to adapt to a new day-time and night-time schedule after travelling across time zones. It puts the body’s natural rhythm out of synch  and can impact anything from appetite, body temperature and blood pressure. 

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But there are ways people can avoid getting jet lag, including:

• Drink water on your flight instead of caffeinated drinks and alcohol
• Take time to get up from your seat and walk around the cabin during your flight
• Attempt to get back to your regular time zone routine before you leave the country
• Have a routine before you go to bed that will help you go to sleep
• Once you arrive, try to stay away for as long as possible and go to bed as close to your regular bed time as possible

Will this news stop you from flying, or just make you more aware of how to avoid jet lag? Let us know in the comments section below.