Fatigue Directory
Fatigue is extreme tiredness and an inability to perform everyday tasks with your usual amount of energy.
Medical Reference
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Medications That Make You Tired
Take a look at some of the most common meds that cause fatigue.
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Adrenal Fatigue: Is It Real?
Is adrenal fatigue a real condition or not? We look at the pros and cons.
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10 Ways to Boost Your Energy in 10 Minutes
Need a quick energy boost to get you through the day? Try these pick-me-ups when you’re feeling tired.
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When Your Partner Has a Sleep Disorder
Does your partner's snoring, sleepwalking, or nighttime thrashing keep you awake? WebMD explains sleep disorders and offers tips for getting help for him or her.
Features
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Why Am I So Tired? Conditions That Cause Fatigue
Learn about conditions that might cause you to feel sluggish during the day, such as anemia, thyroid trouble, sleep apnea, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and menopause.
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Get a Good Night's Sleep: Tips for You and Your Family
Sleep deprived again? Simple tips to help you and your family get enough sleep every night.
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Can Too Much Sleep Hurt Your Health?
Is it bad to sleep more than 7 to 9 hours a night?
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What’s Zapping Your Energy?
When you’re constantly feeling drained, it might be time to look at what’s bringing you down. Check out these “energy zappers” and see how many apply to you.
Video
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Do I Have to Live With Fatigue?
As a cancer survivor herself, Dr. Julie Silver knows how hard it is to manage fatigue after cancer treatments.
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How Much Sleep Do We Need?
Get the proper amount of sleep to keep your weight in check.
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The Best Bedtime for a Good Night's Sleep
What's the best bedtime for you? Sleep specialist, Michael Breus, PhD, says it helps to understand your sleep cycle.
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Video: Why You Yawn
A yawn usually signals you’re bored or tired. But could it really be something else?
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: 12 Causes of Fatigue and How to Fight It
Always tired? WebMD examines causes and fixes for fatigue.
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Slideshow: What to do Today to Sleep Better Tonight
See how to get better sleep with tips about diet, exercise, scheduling, and more.
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Slideshow: 10 Ways to Revitalize Your Life
Learn easy ways to fight fatigue, bloating, and stress so you can regain energy. Exercising, a diet with fiber, and more are among top tips in this WebMD slideshow.
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Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue is a great imitator of other illnesses. Pictures help explain the true symptoms of CFS so people can get the proper diagnosis and treatment.
Quizzes
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Fatigue Quiz: Understanding Acute Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and More
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of dealing with chronic fatigue and acute: What’s Normal, When to Get Help, treatments and solutions, other conditions that may cause fatigue and more.
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Quiz: Myths and Facts About Fatigue
Really tired? Take this quiz to see how much you know about fatigue. Find out about exhaustion symptoms and the cause of your sleepiness.
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Sleep Quiz: Why You Need Your ZZZs
Take this quiz and test your knowledge of sleep -- deprivation, insomnia, and nightmares.