tired

Almost all of us have complained of constant tiredness at some point. The cause could be stress -- from work, running around after your children, a lack of exercise, or poor sleep. It's also common to feel extra tired for a few weeks after having the flu or glandular fever. It's important to work out what's behind your fatigue. If you can't sleep, try to introduce more Read more...

Until he got treatment, Kevin Pfister was one of the more than 40 million Americans who are chronically ill with various sleep disorders, not counting the other 30 million who have sporadic sleep problems. For years, Pfister went through his days groggy and unexcited about life. "I was tired all the time, no energy, no motor," the 46-year-old Victoria man said. "I was Read more...

By Kyle Roderick ThirdAge Staff So you've done the math and it's sleep that's coming up short. Unfortunately, when you're tired, your quality of life during your entire day suffers. The best way to get more sleep is by simply going to bed earlier each night. Start by going to bed a half hour earlier than usual, then work up to a full hour. And if you think this is an obvious Read more...

Question: I'm often tired during the day. How can I wake myself up? Answer: Cut out energy-depleting foods. According to the Rejuvenator, reducing your intake of caffeine, sugar, and alcohol will energize your body and mind. How? While caffeine taxes your adrenal glands and can make you feel tired, it's also acidic and hard on your stomach. When we eat sugar, many of us experience what Read more...

By Fran Berger ThirdAge News If you find yourself tired and depressed or feeling cold when everyone else is wearing short sleeves, you might have a thyroid that's out of whack. Doctors are recommending regular screenings for this easily treatable condition -- because more than half of the estimated 13 million people affected by thyroid problems are not aware of the condition. Now, a Read more...

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that usually first appears in women from their early 20s to mid-40s. Its symptoms include: Memory or concentration impairment Sore throat Tender glands in the neck or underarms Muscle pain; joint pain without swelling or redness Headaches (new or different from previous headaches) Unrefreshing sleep Fatigue Read more...