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The Super Bowl is one of the most watched moments in the US, and as such it is considered a true festival. For singer Taylor Swift, it will be less than happy, this is because the singer plans to travel across 17 different time zones in just 24 hours to get to the game in time to see her boyfriend , Travis Kelce is playing.
The world's top-grossing singer will hold a concert in Tokyo the night before the big game as part of her long tour, but has promised to make it to Las Vegas in time for the game the next day.
Despite the optimism, getting to Las Vegas on February 11 means getting off the stage in Tokyo and get on a plane that would cross the world and could leave the 34-year-old at risk of health complications such as high blood pressure, blood clots, brain fog and swelling. And the jet lag she would deal with could cause not only exhaustion but also diarrhea, nausea, irritability and confusion.
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Dr. Matthew Goldman, a family physician at the Cleveland Clinic, said in a post on the hospital's blog: "The pressure levels, temperature and oxygen levels in the cabin change, and the humidity level is lower than it is at sea level." This can lead to disruptions in several different systems in the body.
Although the flight will be held On a private plane rather than a crowded commercial airliner for the 13-hour flight from Tokyo to Las Vegas, Taylor would still suffer some side effects. One side effect of flying, Dr. Goldman noted, is dehydration.
This is because airplane cabins have very low humidity levels because half of the circulating air is drawn in from the outside.
At higher altitudes, the air is almost completely devoid of moisture.
This can lead to a sore throat, dry nose and itchy skin, as well as excessive thirst.
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Being on a flight for so many hours and crossing so many time zones also means that there will be different levels of light coming through the plane windows.
This could disrupt Taylor's circadian rhythm or her internal body clock.
During the day, when the eye absorbs light, melatonin levels in the body are low, and as a result we feel awake.
But when darkness sets in and the amount of light absorbed by the eye is reduced, more melatonin circulates in the body - signaling that it is time to go to sleep and making us drowsy.
Melatonin also prepares the body for sleep by slowing the heart rate and blood pressure.
However, if it is depressed, these levels can change.
The changing light levels on Taylor's private jet meant her production of melatonin could be compromised and lead her to miss sleep.
It can also lead to an increased release of the stress hormone cortisol, which naturally rises during the day and falls in the evening.
Changes in cabin pressure can also lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, Dr. Goldman said. As the plane climbs through the air and the pressure drops. Not only can this lead to earaches and headaches from air pressure on those areas, but it can also cause excess gas.
Taylor Swift Travis Kelsey/Screenshot, Instagram
And for dessert - jet lag
And then there's the inevitable jet lag, which happens whenever you cross at least two time zones.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the risk of jet lag increases with each time zone you travel through.
In addition to sleep problems, it has been shown to lead to an inability to focus, digestive problems such as constipation and diarrhea, mood swings, and general malaise.
Even with some in-flight sleep, if Taylor goes from the stage to the plane and then directly to the Super Bowl stadium, she likely won't get much rest.
Sleep plays a major role in hormone regulation, and when the body doesn't get enough, it can't perform its normal functions properly.
In addition, while awake for a long time, the immune system becomes less effective.
If Taylor doesn't sleep for about 24 hours, experts say she may have reduced reaction times, slower speech and slower thinking.
Other symptoms of a sleepless night include irritability, increased stress, impaired concentration and food cravings.
However, with some much needed rest, she should be fine in the end.
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