Why Are You So Tired?

Are you among the millions of Americans who wake up each morning wishing they could catch another hour of shuteye? Or maybe you have to fight nodding off in the early afternoon, even though you got enough sleep the night before? Three-quarters of those who report “being tired all the time” say they have no clue as to why. Now, however, a new research study published in the journal Sleep reports that length and quality of sleep may have little to do with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). For many people, the true cause is obesity. Of course, daytime sleepiness may have other causes―poor sleep hygiene (such as too much late-night television), depression, poor nutrition or a hormone imbalance, for example. Get to the root cause of your tired-all-the-time feeling and discover solutions that will revive your energy, increase productivity, and restore your zest for life. . . Read More