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·October 29, 2021·4 min read

Long-COVID Symptoms May Be Caused by Fatigue, Not Regional Brain Dysfunction

A new study reports long-term cognitive problems that occur following COVID-19 infection may be a result of fatigue rather than pathological alterations in the brain.

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·August 8, 2022·10 min read

Fatigue and Headache Among Top Lingering Symptoms Months After COVID

Fatigue and headaches top the list of common lingering symptoms four months after COVID infection, with muscle aches, changes in sense of taste and smell, cough, and congestion following close behind.

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·August 11, 2022·4 min read

Why Thinking Hard Makes You Tired

Extended intense cognitive work causes potentially toxic byproducts to build up in the prefrontal cortex. This alters control over decision-making, causing a shift toward low-cost actions that require less effort as cognitive fatigue sets in.

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·November 2, 2019·4 min read

Seasonal Affective Disorder Impacts 10 Million Americans. Are You One of Them?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects over 10 million people in the US. Find out the symptoms and treatment options available.

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·October 30, 2023·3 min read

Virtual Meeting Fatigue Driven by Boredom and Mental Underload

New findings challenge the notion that fatigue from virtual meetings stems from mental overload. Instead, the research indicates that sleepiness during such meetings is linked to mental underload and boredom, especially among those less engaged in their work.

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·September 27, 2018·5 min read

Widespread Inflammation in Brains of Those with Fibromyalgia

A new study reveals elevated glial activation in the brains of those with fibromyalgia.

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·February 14, 2014·3 min read

Could Undiagnosed Sleep Problems Be Making MS Patients’ Fatigue Worse?

Researchers find an increased risk of sleep apnea in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

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·October 27, 2019·4 min read

Vitamin B12 deficiency: what is Pernicious anemia, and why can it be so dangerous?

Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disorder associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. The condition not only affects physical health, it also has a detrimental effect on the mental health of many who suffer from the condition.

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·March 5, 2019·4 min read

Training Beyond Exhaustion Can Prevent Learning

Overuse of our motor skills causes fatigue that can actually harm rather than help when it comes to sports training, practicing music or art, and rehabilitating injury.