fatigue

Monica Le Baron

I Thought I Conquered Insomnia. Then I Didn’t Sleep for Four Days.

Lifelong perfectionism and a need to please robbed me of my ability to truly relax

sleep
Tired woman sleeping on the table in the kitchen at breakfast. Trying to drink morning coffee stock photo

This Is Your Brain on No Sleep

We need those 7 to 9 hours to keep our brains healthy in the short term — and for the long haul

sleep
Happy african american woman sitting on bed with blanket, stretching after waking up

You Snooze, You Lose? Sufficient Sleep Could Be Key to a Healthy Weight

A new study found that people who are overweight and optimize their sleep consume nearly 300 fewer calories the next day

sleep
Pandemic Anxiety illustration

Ready for Another Pandemic Malady? It’s Called ‘Decision Fatigue’

Faced with a stream of difficult choices about health and safety during a global pandemic, we may experience a unique kind of burnout that could deeply affect our brains and our mental health

covid-19
oman surgeon looking fatigued after surgery

Nurses Are Leaving the Profession, and Replacing Them Won’t Be Easy

Nurses are physically and emotionally exhausted after working in what has been described as a "war zone" for the better part of the past year and a half

covid-19
Body, mind, soul, spirit

Self-Care Is Important at Every Age

Practicing self-care can boost your physical and mental health

self-care
endometriosis video

What Is Endometriosis?

Watch this video to learn about the symptoms, risk factors and treatments for endometriosis

endometriosis
5 Ways to Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder

5 Ways to Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder

Light boxes, exercise and vitamins can help you beat the winter blues

depression
Long-Term Care Workers, Grieving and Under Siege, Brace for COVID’s Next Round

Long-Term Care Workers, Grieving and Under Siege, Brace for COVID’s Next Round

Those who take care of older adults are suffering as their patients continue to get sick and die from COVID-19

covid-19
Feeling Disoriented by the Election, Pandemic and Everything Else? It’s Called ‘zozobra,’ and Mexican Philosophers Have Some Advice

Feeling Disoriented by the Election, Pandemic and Everything Else? It’s Called ‘zozobra,’ and Mexican Philosophers Have Some Advice

If you have a gnawing sense of distress this election day, you're not alone. Honest conversations about our shared suffering may help bring us together.

anxiety
Related Articles
Trending Topics
5 Reasons Why Energy Dips at Holiday Time

5 Reasons Why Energy Dips at Holiday Time

The demands of the holidays can zap your energy. With the new year arriving, here are some tips for how to recover your energy and stay healthy.

Self-Care & Mental Health
A Surprising Way to Fight Fatigue

A Surprising Way to Fight Fatigue

If you find yourself frequently fighting midday fatigue, the solution may surprise you. How about a leisurely walk to energize you?

Menopause & Aging Well
5 Easy Ways to Bust Menopause Fatigue

5 Easy Ways to Bust Menopause Fatigue

The hormone fluctuations of menopause can zap your energy and leave you feeling fatigued. What's a woman to do? Try these simple fatigue busters.

Menopause & Aging Well