The one thing you should do before boarding a plane to avoid jet lag, according to a sleep specialist

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• The best thing you can do to prevent jet lag is to get a lot of sleep the night before your flight.• If you board the plane sleep deprived, you're less likely to fall asleep when you want to on the flight, and less likely to stay asleep.• Not getting enough rest before a trip starts you at a disadvantage already.

If your late-night packing habit is preventing you from getting a good night's sleep the night before a long flight, you might want to rethink your travel strategy.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: A Nobel Prize-winning economist explains what Milton Friedman got wrongSee Also:The most breathtaking view in every state9 surprising reasons you're always hungry15 small diet tweaks you can make every day to lose weight

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