Symptoms Women Shouldn't Ignore
Long days at work, late nights and early wake up calls can all add up. While it’s common to feel yourself dragging throughout the day and craving a nap after lunch, chronic fatigue may signal a bigger problem. If your fatigue has continued for more than two weeks, despite making lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of resting and reducing stress, it may be time to talk to a doctor. Fatigue could be a sign of anemia, hypothyroidism, depression, among other conditions.
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