It's difficult to eliminate jet lag altogether, but there are things you can do to minimize symptoms of poor sleep, fatigue and difficulty concentrating.

The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests how to help ease jet lag:

  • Before you leave, get plenty of sleep. Once you arrive in the new time zone, adhere to local bedtimes and wake times.
  • Eat well-balanced, healthy meals and follow the regular meal schedule of the new time zone.
  • Avoid drinking too much alcohol, and don't overeat.
  • Exercise as much as possible.
  • Use sleep medications sparingly.
On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra, Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson recap the the state championships in baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, plus Jared Valuzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas, Thomas A. Ferrara

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 38: State champions On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra, Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson recap the the state championships in baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, plus Jared Valuzzi has the plays of the week.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra, Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson recap the the state championships in baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, plus Jared Valuzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas, Thomas A. Ferrara

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 38: State champions On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra, Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson recap the the state championships in baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, plus Jared Valuzzi has the plays of the week.

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