11 Your memory starts to fade.
Taking the occasional trip won’t wreak havoc on your memory. Frequent fliers, on the other hand, need to be careful about switching time zones so often. According to a study published in PLoS ONE, chronic jet lag impairs a person’s ability to learn simple tasks and process memories up to a month after the actual jet lag has worn off. “The effects are long-lasting—not only to brain function, but likely to brain structure,” said study author Lance Kriegsfeld in a press release. And this is just one of the 35 Crazy Facts about Your Memory.
