Fatigue Directory
Fatigue is extreme tiredness and an inability to perform everyday tasks with your usual amount of energy.
Medical Reference
Sleep and Chronic Illness
Having a chronic illness often leads to sleep problems. Learn more from WebMD about treatments and techniques that may help you get a good night's sleep.
Sleep Problems in Children
WebMD explains how to recognize sleep problems in your child and what you can do about it.
Sleep and Hypersomnia
WebMD looks at the condition called hypersomnia, characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness.
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
Foods to Fight Fatigue
Sluggishness can be caused by many factors, but experts say poor nutrition is a big culprit. A well-balanced diet, on the other hand, can boost energy.
Fighting Fatigue? Get a Better Life
Are you always tired? You're not alone. Here are some tips on fighting fatigue and improving your life.
Instant Energizers
It usually happens around 3 p.m. Your eyes get a little heavy, your energy starts to sag, and you feel like you need a nap or something to get you through the rest of the day.
Rev Up Your Energy
Boost energy with these four excellent tips.
Video
Overcoming Insomnia: One Woman's Story
Is the stress of children, jobs, and daily life giving you insomnia? See how you can fix your poor sleep habits and get some rest!
What Your Sleep Position Says About Your Personality
Could there be a relationship between sleep position and your personality?
Are Your Children Sleep Deprived?
Most American adults can admit to not getting enough sleep, but are your children sleep deprived as well?
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.
Slideshows & Images
12 Causes of Fatigue and How to Fight It
Always tired? WebMD examines causes and fixes for fatigue.
10 Ways to De-Stress and Revitalize
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.
12 Tips for Coping With Fibromyalgia
Fight fibromyalgia fatigue, pain, and stress with these tips. See how to get the rest you need, talk with your family, get energy from exercise, and more.
Quizzes
Work and Sleep: Is Lack of Sleep Hurting Your Job Performance?
Sleep Quiz: Crazy Hours on the Job
Sleep Quiz: Is Sleepiness Hurting You?
Why You Need Your ZZZs Quiz
Take this quiz and test your knowledge of sleep -- deprivation, insomnia, and nightmares.
Health Tools
Sleep Disorders Health Check - Take the WebMD Sleepiness Assessment
RA Fatigue Assessment
Is rheumatoid arthritis affecting your energy level? Take this RA fatigue assessment to find out.
Do You Get Good Sleep?
Take this assessment to find out about your sleeping habits. What’s keeping you awake? Learn how to make your bedroom a better place to catch some ZZZs.