This is what long haul flying does to your body - and why you shouldn't get on the plane without a layer of sun cream
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFrom your brain to your stomach, spending hours up in an aircraft can have a range of effects. There’s a reason why when you get off a long flight, you don’t exactly feel tip top.
Beyond grogginess and jet lag, spending hours in a small cabin at 35,000ft, most likely without much room, can take a toll on your body in many ways. “Sitting for eight hours or more can have serious adverse effects on your health, such as heart and respiratory health, as well as your muscles and joints,” says GP Dr Gill Jenkins.
Here’s how different parts of our bodies are affected… Try MEN Premium now for FREE... just click here to give it a go. “Flying long haul can affect breathing, causing shortness of breath and sometimes chest discomfort.
People at highest risk of heart issues on a plane are those who already have cardiovascular disease,” says Jenkins, who is an advisor to Deep Heat, Deep Freeze and Deep Relief.
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