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...body resists its forcible relocation in the external world with numerous warning signals: sleepiness, insomnia, dimmed vision, throat discomfort and irritability. A pack-a-day smoker, Haig also would be affected by high altitudes more than the nonsmoker. Some studies indicate more disturbing effects of jet megatravel: a diminution in mental ability, and mild amnesia about recent events. The heart undergoes a special series of reactions during intercontinental travel. Levels of the stress hormones rise-nor-adrenaline and adrenaline, as well as fatty triglycerides. Reacting to the increase in ozone and lowered air pressure in airplane cabins, the stress...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Shuttle Fatigue | 4/26/1982 | See Source »

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