Fatigue
Longevity and Age Management
Amino acid supplement may help fatigue sufferers
People who suffer from fatigue may benefit from taking a daily supplement of the amino acid l-ornithine, say Japanese Researchers. ... Continue Reading
Older caregivers "get worse sleep"
Older adult caregivers to people with dementia get poorer sleep than non-caregivers, a new study has revealed. ... Continue Reading
How to Beat Jet Lag: Don't Eat
A new discovery of a "mealtime clock" in our brains suggests that a short fast from eating could allow people to cope with jet lag and nightshift grogginess. ... Continue Reading
Depression 'drives' daytime sleepiness
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has drawn strong links between 'mood factors' such as depression and diabetes, and problems of daytime sleepiness. ... Continue Reading
Exercise 'important in managing cancer-related fatigue'
New medical research suggests that exercise may be effective in helping patients cope with relentless cancer-related fatigue. ... Continue Reading
Low Impact Aerobic Exercise Reduces Fatigue In Auto-immune Conditions Says Multi-study Review
Low impact aerobic exercise, such as walking and cycling, can effectively reduce fatigue in adults with chronic auto-immune conditions, according to a research review in the latest issue of the UK-based Journal of Advanced Nursing. A team led by nurse researcher Dr Jane Neill from Flinders University in Adelaide, examined 162 research studies published between 1987 and 2006, analysing 36 in detail. ... Continue Reading
Chronic fatigue syndrome is real, CDC says
Chronic fatigue syndrome, once thought by some doctors to be a psychological problem or even a excuse for malingerers, is a real disease that affects more than a million Americans, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Early diagnosis and treatment of the disease are important for recovery -- even though it is not clear what the best treatments are, CDC officials said during a news conference late last week. ... Continue Reading
Genetic and Environmental Factors Impact CFS Patients
People who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have a genetic make up that affects the body's ability to adapt to change, according to a series of papers released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These papers, which analyze the most detailed and comprehensive clinical study on CFS to date, are published in the April issue of Pharmacogenomics. ... Continue Reading
What Causes Chronic Fatigue
Researchers have identified a set of proteins that may be a biomarker for chronic fatigue syndrome. Scientists from Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington analyzed spinal cord fluid samples from 50 patients suffering from at least two chronic fatigue illnesses including fibromyalgia and Gulf War syndrome. They found 16 proteins in the fluid that were not present in the samples from people without chronic fatigue syndrome illnesses. ... Continue Reading
Research Provides More Evidence That Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is A Legitimate Medical Condition
Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have found that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) may be rooted in distinct neurological abnormalities that can be medically tested. Although the sample studied was small, this research provides objective, physiological evidence that the controversial disorder can be considered a legitimate medical condition. ... Continue Reading
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