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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Helps Stress And Fatigue

Health Encyclopedia: Fatigue

Definition

Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy.


Alternative Names

Tiredness; Weariness; Exhaustion; Lethargy


Considerations

Fatigue is different from drowsiness. In general, drowsiness is feeling the need to sleep, while fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation. Drowsiness and apathy (a feeling of indifference or not caring about what happens) can be symptoms of fatigue.

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