Your gut can get jet lag too: How not to waste the first days of your vacation

A dream vacation, an exotic destination, a long-haul flight and finally some well-deserved rest.

The problem is that many travelers arrive at their destination only to spend the first days of their vacation struggling with fatigue, sleep disturbances, low energy levels and digestive issues.

Researchers from Wroclaw Medical University point out that these symptoms may be caused by more than classic jet lag.

A growing body of evidence suggests that time zone changes also affect the trillions of bacteria living in our intestines. ...