All articles tagged with #fatigue
Saudi Arabia’s 149-mile stretch of Highway 10 is the world’s longest straight road, but a civil engineer warns its unchanging, repetitive driving can cause fatigue and highway hypnosis, making it riskier than it sounds.
At the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, curlers say the event's packed schedule and constant sweeping place extreme physical strain on their bodies and heavy mental demands on strategy, leaving athletes fatigued as performances hinge on stamina and focus.
South Carolina salvaged a weekend with a doubleheader sweep of Northern Kentucky, but the offense struggled in the series finale and over the weekend, going 4-for-30 with runners in scoring position and 10-for-47 with runners on. Coach Paul Mainieri said the team looked tired after Friday’s 18-inning session and regretted not holding a proper batting practice, hinting at potential lineup tweaks ahead of a doubleheader with Princeton.
Anne Campbell, who endured fatigue and pain since childhood, learns at age 83 that hereditary haemochromatosis—a genetic iron-overload disease linked to her Hebridean ancestry—caused her health problems; a Nature study shows higher risk among Western Isles and north-west Ireland populations, fueling calls for community-wide screening, with treatment simply involving regular blood removal to prevent organ damage.
A comprehensive review of long COVID identifies key symptom clusters, including fatigue, respiratory, neurologic, and other symptoms, highlighting the importance of personalized treatment approaches and the influence of demographic and viral factors on symptom presentation.
The article highlights nine subtle signs indicating your body may be declining faster than it should, such as persistent fatigue, temperature regulation issues, skin problems, brain fog, and prolonged recovery times. Recognizing these signals early and making small lifestyle changes can help prevent more serious health issues, emphasizing the importance of listening to your body's whispers before they turn into screams.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause symptoms like persistent fatigue, numbness, memory issues, mood changes, and pale skin. Recognizing these signs early is important to prevent long-term nerve and cognitive damage, and testing is recommended if multiple symptoms are present.
Cardiologists warn that the earliest signs of a heart attack are often subtle, with persistent fatigue being a key indicator of heart trouble, and emphasize the importance of recognizing these signs for early detection and prevention.
A cardiologist highlights six often ignored silent signs of heart disease—such as unexplained fatigue, shortness of breath, swelling, indigestion, dizziness, and subtle chest discomfort—that can develop gradually and lead to serious health issues if not detected early. Recognizing these symptoms and seeking prompt medical evaluation can save lives.
Iron deficiency, especially common in women with heavy periods, can cause fatigue, brain fog, and mood issues. It is often underdiagnosed and can lead to serious health problems if untreated. Diagnosis through blood tests and treatment with iron supplements or IV therapy can significantly improve quality of life.
Prediabetes affects millions and can be identified early through morning symptoms such as fatigue, excessive thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, and morning hunger pangs, which indicate insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar levels. Early detection is crucial to prevent progression to diabetes and related complications.
Low vitamin D levels can cause fatigue, weakened immunity, muscle weakness, bone pain, hair loss, mood swings, weight gain, skin issues, slow wound healing, and increase the risk of fractures and chronic conditions. Recognizing these signs and addressing deficiency through sunlight, diet, or supplements can improve overall health and prevent complications.
A study in Australia found that fatigue, mobility issues, and cognitive impairment in MS patients generally do not hinder engagement in healthy lifestyle habits, although mobility difficulties may reduce physical activity over time. Maintaining healthy habits like diet, vitamin D, and exercise is associated with fewer symptoms and slower disease progression, emphasizing the importance of personalized support for lifestyle adherence in MS management.
Tadej Pogačar, after a demanding Tour de France, showed signs of fatigue in the final week but still managed to take the yellow jersey to Paris, marking an exceptional year in his cycling career.
The article discusses how the popularity of superhero and horror movies is declining due to oversaturation and audience fatigue, with recent films in these genres performing below expectations despite some successes. It highlights the need for higher quality and more original content to reignite interest, noting that only the most established characters and innovative stories continue to draw large audiences.