Nothing says Summer like a warm-weather vacation, but chances are if you've got epic travel plans in the near future, your trip with include a bit of dreaded jet lag. Flying through time zone after time zone can wreak havoc on your body, from feeling swollen and bloated to being irritated, foggy-headed, and sleep-deprived. But what you do before can help make sure you're ready as soon as you hit Read more

Reader reesiecup wanted to hear some tried and true tips for jet lag from a travel expert, and Travel Channel host Samantha Brown shared some great tips when I interviewed her last week. Here's what she had to say: "About two days before I’m to go overseas, I stay away from all caffeine. I don’t drink any. No tea, no coffee. And so it kind of leaves my system and when I arrive at the place, Read more

I'm not going to lie, I was starting to worry about Lady Gaga. Her demanding tour schedule, frequent workouts, and numerous public appearances seemed to be taking a toll on the singer: in March, Gaga almost collapsed while performing. The singer later told fans that she was dealing with exhaustion from jet lag and lack of sleep. But things are looking up. Since then, Gaga has been making her Read more

An inevitable result of traveling long distances from your home, jet lag doesn't have to get you down. Sure, your body can naturally adjust (eventually), but it's possible to make this work for you. For example, enjoying a late dinner before taking advantage of the nightlife or attending a concert on the East Coast is even easier when traveling from the west. Similarly, flying from the East Coast Read more

Lady Gaga's near collapse on stage last week had both fans and the media worried: has the grueling tour schedule finally proved too much? The star looked frail during a New Zealand performance of "Bad Romance" — even having to sit and lie down through the song. This incident comes shortly after postponing two concerts in the US due to exhaustion. She did, however, make it through the song and Read more