We asked experts about the new research, and how it fits with what they already know.
For the experiment, she and her colleagues recruited 48 healthy adults between ages 18 and 40.
Half completed the study in a sleep lab with normal air pressure.
The other half slept in bunk beds in an altitude chamber with air pressure mimicking that on an airplane.
They wore devices to measure their blood oxygen levels, heart rates and sleep stages.
Oh, the humanity!
Shocking, I know.
Next, they’ll be telling us that those tiny pretzels aren’t a balanced meal.
Question from just a normal idiot for Dr. Church: have you been on an airplane recently Dr.?
Just breathe into the paper bag they provide for motion sickness and you’ll be fine.
Heart Rate: The study also found that drinking at altitude can raise your heart rate.
But isn’t that the point of a good vacation?
A little excitement for the cardiovascular system?
Dehydration: Yes, alcohol is dehydrating.
And yes, so is flying.
But that’s what those little cups of water are for, right?
Just ask the flight attendant for an extra one, or five.
But isn’t that the beauty of a long flight?
You call yourselves scientists?
I think I speak for us all whne I say we appreciate your concern for our health Dr.s.
