Topic: fatigue

Resolution Rehab: Vow To Get More Sleep In 2013 (Here’s How)

It’s no secret that most of us don’t get enough sleep. Even if we have good intentions by climbing into bed at 10pm and getting up at 6am, those eight hours of continuous, deep slumber may not always happen. So while the rest of the world is debating what their New Year’s Resolutions will be, we’d like to offer a suggestion: Get more sleep. Your mood will improve, your energy will skyrocket, and more than likely, everyone around you will be thankful. Here are seven secrets to help you get more shut-eye in 2013: More »

Yes, Serena Williams Is Crazy, But That Seems To Be Part Of The Game

Earlier today, Deborah explored one of the many maddening facets of professional sports’ unequal treatment of men and women—coddling and special treatment, which essentially keeps women from every actually being equal. However, there’s at least one way that male and female athletes are equal, in tennis, anyway: they all appear to be mildly-to-extremely bonkers when they’re on the court. More »

Are Gym Mirrors Weakening Your Workout?

Most gyms and exercise studios encourage a lot of (literal) navel-gazing while working out, what with the mirrors everywhere. But researchers have found that watching yourself exercise could actually make you feel fatigued quicker. When you can’t see yourself doing the work, however, you end up less tired and may be capable of more effort. More »

Morning Links: Fight Fatigue With These Science-Backed Fixes

• Running skirts you can actually wear, recommended by readers. (Well + Good)

• The best ways to disinfect a reusable bottle. (Fit Sugar)

• Mantras to live by and why they work. (Organic Authority)

• We can’t help but appreciate a toned man’s behind. (The Frisky)

• Stay energized with these science-backed fixes. (Prevention)

• Bring an urban garden to your balcony. (Shelterpop)

• Get smooth, soft skin with this hypdropeptide cleansing gel. (Truth In Aging)

• Be aware of these factors when selecting a nail salon. (YouBeauty)

• Walking just might be the best exercise. (Third Age)

• Perceive your world in a brighter light with these tips. (Your Tango)

• How to know when anxiety has become a disorder. (HuffPost Fitness)

Why Women Are More Tired Than Men

We all want to be that woman–you know, the one who never lets a day pass without posting about her five zillion accomplishments on Facebook. The woman who got up at 5am, did a two-hour workout, dressed in her perfectly-pressed suit, worked all day (in heels, no less), stopped at the bank, the grocery store and Target on her way home, did a quickie change of clothes, met friends out for dinner and made it home just in time to pay some bills, do the laundry and read three more chapters of her favorite book before getting up the next day to do it all over again. More »

Staying Hydrated While Flying

Dehydration is a common problem for passengers when flying, due to the lack of humidity in the air within the plane. Besides the uncomfortable thirsty feeling dehydration brings, it can increase your feelings of travel fatigue and your risk of catching a cold.

1Above is a new product billing itself as “the world’s first aerotonic flight beverage.” In non-marketing speak, that means “drink to keep you hydrated while flying” (seriously, aerotonic is not even a real word, guys). The New Zealand-based company claims 1Above will deliver “electrolyte-enhanced hypotonic hydration, GRAPELO (a unique blend of circulation-supporting polyphenol extracts like those found in red wine), and essential daily nutrients.” More »

Fight Fatigue and Up Your Energy — But Not By Finding Balance

If you’re tired of feeling tired all the time (both physically and mentally), as well as particularly stressed out with no energy level to speak of, I may just have the answer for you. Or rather, Linda Hawes Clever, M.D., author of the new book The Fatigue Prescription: Four Steps to Renewing Your Energy, Healthy, and Life may just have the answer for you. (And guess what? The answer is not balance!) This book is no pretentious meditation on the concept of fatigue: It’s a practical, no-nonsense guide filled with concrete tips on how to make your life better. And what could be better than that? (Besides feeling less fatigued, of course, and Dr. Clever also helps us with that dilemma.) The Fatigue Prescription is an interactive workbook both because of the way it’s laid out, and because I’m in the process of making it work for me. You should, too. But in the meantime, check out my Q&A with Dr. Clever about some of the finer points in her book: More »