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Oct 13, 2025

3 min

Does Flying Age You Faster? Unpacking the Science of Air Travel and Longevity

While the relativistic effect of time dilation is a negligible factor for commercial air travel, causing only microseconds of difference, more tangible biological stressors during flight, such as increased cosmic radiation and severe dehydration, pose a legitimate concern for those wondering: does flying age you faster? The answer depends more on your flying habits and proactive health measures than on Einstein's theory.

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Oct 5, 2025

5 min

Does jet lag worsen with age? The scientific reasons and coping strategies

According to the National Sleep Foundation, people over the age of 60 often experience more significant circadian changes, which can make it harder for them to recover from jet lag. The machinery of the internal biological clock, which regulates our sleep-wake cycle, becomes less robust with every passing birthday. This leads many older travelers to wonder, does jet lag worsen with age?

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