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Why sleeping pills can be risky on long flights

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Knocking yourself out to survive a 14-hour flight to Tokyo seems like a great hack until your blood stops circulating. Popping a sedative prevents you from naturally shifting in your cramped economy seat, allowing massive blood clots to form in your legs while you dream of extra legroom.

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