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Chronic Fatigue - Fact versus Fiction: Fatigue may be described as feeling tired or exhausted, and ability for normal activity or work is reduced.  "Normal" instances of fatigue include the ordinary feeling of tiredness after an intense workout.  This is a normal response and is relieved by resting.  Some people even describe post exercise fatigue as pleasant.  On the other hand, there is another form of fatigue that is not considered "normal" or pleasant and cannot be relieved by rest.  This is known as chronic fatigue, and may develop slowly over time.  Chronic fatigue is an important symptom in some mental disorders, diseases, and medical conditions.  For this reason, it is important to avoid certain quick fixes or tricks commonly used for normal instances of fatigue or tiredness if you think you are suffering from chronic fatigue.  Medical attention is also highly recommended.  This infographic is intended to help you find the truth when it comes to chronic fatigue:

Reducing Fatigue: Do the winter months leave you feeling more tired than usual? Do you wake up feeling groggy and hesitant to start your day? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is brought on by the short, cold months of fall and winter, can cause fatigue.

Did you know that globally Anemia affects 1.62 billion people, which accounts for an estimated of 24.8 % of the world's population? Many people suffer from a form of Anemia and ignore the symptoms and signs. What do you know about Anemia?

It’s that time of the year again where you may be start to cough, sniffle or sneeze. You may think it’s just a common cold, while others say that you may have the flu. Many get confused with identifying the difference between a cold and the flu; here are a few guidelines to figuring out whether you’re experiencing the common cold or the flu.

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The effects of sleep apnea can leave sufferers tired even after a seemingly long night's sleep. Sleep apnea can also be deadly if undiagnosed or left untreated. 

A sufferer of sleep apnea will experience episodes where they stop breathing when asleep. This cuts off the flow of oxygenated blood to the brain, with life threatening consequences in the long term.

Types of Sleep Apnea

The two main types of sleep apnea are as below, with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) the most common one:

Francois Durand/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The rare disease that killed comedy legend Harold Ramis narrows the blood vessels, slowly starving the organs they supply.

iStock/Thinkstock(HOUSTON) -- Yoga can help ease pain, fatigue and depression among women battling breast cancer, a new study found. It might even help them survive.