Tired despite going to bed early? Fatigue is a sign that your body isn’t getting what it needs, but that doesn’t mean you are not sleeping enough. And the short, cold days of February are a prime time for fatigue.
Winter viruses play their role in tiredness and a heavy cold or flu might be to blame if you’re run down even after the telltale symptoms have resolved.
But if you are just flagging for no apparent reason, then weigh up what could be contributing to your fatigue, in terms of your diet, lifestyle and exercise habits.
Too much sitting is bad for our health, and, counterintuitively, can also make us more tired. Short activity breaks could stop the fatigue cycle and three minutes of gentle exercise could be all it takes.
A study published in the British Medical Journal compared five…