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 Always So Tired?
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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9 Ways to Get Your Energy Back
Feeling fatigued? WebMD tells you how to get your energy back.
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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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Manage Fatigue From Rheumatoid Arthritis: Exercise, Diet, Sleep, and More
Find out how to boost your energy levels if you have fatigue that's related to your rheumatoid arthritis.
Video
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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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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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Truth About Naps
Recent studies show regular napping may increase alertness and lessen the chance of dying from heart disease.
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.