CHRONIC FATIGUE

Chronic fatigue inhibits everyday functions and routines, and it can be a symptom of several serious health conditions. Learn about the possible causes of chronic fatigue and what you can do to overcome it.
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The Basics of Chronic Fatique Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is an illness characterized by prolonged, debilitating fatigue and multiple nonspecific symptoms such as headaches, recurrent sore throats, muscle pains and more. Get an overview of chronic fatigue syndrome.

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  • Don't light up. Quit smoking, and you’ll cut your risk of coronary heart disease by 50 percent in just one year.
  • Steer clear of smokers. Approximately 38,000 people die each year from heart and blood vessel diseases caused by secondhand smoke.
  • Don't have time to fit in a full 30-minute workout? Try to fit in three, 10-minute sessions instead. Both provide the same benefits for your heart.
  • Birth control (aka oral contraceptives) may increase blood pressure and women’s risk for heart disease. Ask your gynecologist about potential side effects before taking a contraceptive.
  • Get moving to avoid heart disease. For every minute you walk, your life is extended by 1.5 to two minutes.

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Learn more about what ails you. Here are some common symptoms.

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