Burnout and chronic fatigue carry a substantial economic cost and pose serious risks in professions where alertness is critical. Yet diagnosing fatigue and related mental health conditions today relies largely on self-reported questionnaires, which tend to be subjective, intermittent and poorly suited to real-time evaluation. Wearable devices could fill the gap by continuously tracking cardiovascular … Read more
A major international trial suggests that a widely available antidepressant may help ease one of long COVID’s most disabling symptoms, bringing patients and clinicians closer to a practical treatment option. A global research team co-led by McMaster University has identified one of the first medications shown to meaningfully reduce fatigue in people living with long … Read more
A simple home-based exercise plan helped patients stay active during chemotherapy, reducing mental fatigue and showing potential to ease “chemo brain”, especially in those on shorter treatment cycles. Study: Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Impairment in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: A Multicenter Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial. Image credit: NDAB Creativity/Shutterstock.com Cancer-related cognitive impairment occurs in … Read more
Researchers recommended a tailored, scientifically validated exercise program to individuals receiving chemotherapy for cancer, and those who were on a two-week chemotherapy schedule and followed the exercise prescription were able to maintain their walking-step goals, use resistance bands, and stay mentally sharper compared to patients who did not exercise. Led by Karen Mustian, PhD, MPH, … Read more
Nearly a year and a half after infection, researchers examined whether long COVID leaves measurable traces of inflammation or neuronal damage in the blood and their findings challenge assumptions about persistent immune activation. Study: Long-COVID: assessment of circulating markers suggests no cerebral neuronal damage, neuroinflammation or systemic inflammation–a controlled study. Image Credit: p.ill.i / Shutterstock … Read more
A study reveals that a simple, caffeine-free drink may help gamers stay mentally sharp for hours, preserving executive function and reducing fatigue without the crash of sugar or stimulants. Study: Sparkling water consumption mitigates cognitive fatigue during prolonged esports play. Image credit: Arsenii Palivoda/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in Computers in Human Behavior Reports tested … Read more
Even at pharmacological doses that flood the colon but barely enter the bloodstream, curcumin’s effects on the gut microbiome proved temporary, highlighting the remarkable resilience of the human microbial ecosystem. Study: Effect of curcumin on the gut microbiota of patients with ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and healthy participants. Image Credit: Faizal Ramli / Shutterstock In … Read more
Four years after ICU admission, mortality remains strikingly high in ventilated COVID-19 ARDS patients, and many survivors continue to struggle with fatigue, insomnia, functional decline, and reduced quality of life. Study: Four year mortality and quality of life after ICU treatment for COVID 19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome. Image Credit: Design_Cells / Shutterstock In … Read more
For many women with breast cancer, the very treatment that saves their lives can also bring fatigue, loss of muscle mass, emotional strain and other daunting obstacles. A new study shows that exercise during chemotherapy does more than rebuild strength – it measurably improves quality of life while treatment is underway, helping women feel better physically, emotionally … Read more
Even a mild case of COVID-19 or the flu can impact the body long after the fever and cough fade, according to new Tulane University research that may help explain why some people struggle to feel fully recovered weeks or months later. Tulane researchers found that while both viruses can leave lasting lung damage, only … Read more