W: Did you see that television program on air travel last night?
M: Yes. The part about overcoming jetlag was interesting. I was surprised that the expert recommended not eating for the entire journey and avoiding sleeping on the plane.
W: I was too, as I read an article on the subject in the past that suggested the opposite. It claimed that it was important not to miss meals and that taking a nap on the plane was the best way to adjust to a new time zone.
M: Well, the expert on the show did cite research supporting her recommendations, so I guess I'll give it a try next time I fly a long distance. Jetlag is a big problem for me and has been for the last few years, even though I never suffered from it before.
W: Well, she did say that jetlag often becomes more of a problem after 40, so I guess I'm lucky that I can still adjust to different time zones well. My problem is I'm afraid to fly.
M: Oh, I didn't know that. Actually, my mother is terrified of airplanes to the point where she can't even fly, so our family vacations were always by car or train.
W: I'm not as bad as that. I just get anxious before I fly and feel nervous the whole time we're in the air, which is why I was hoping the television program would cover that topic more than it did.
M: Yeah. That segment was too brief, especially as so many people have that problem. She said 20% of people are afraid to fly.
W: Actually, it was a quarter of people, so the problem really is widespread and deserves attention.