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Hidden Liver Red Flags: 6 Common Symptoms and Subtle Clues to Watch For
health1 day ago

Hidden Liver Red Flags: 6 Common Symptoms and Subtle Clues to Watch For

Liver disease often goes undetected until a doctor diagnoses it, since it covers conditions from alcohol-related liver disease to MASLD/fatty liver, viral hepatitis, autoimmune, and genetic diseases. Common symptoms include fatigue, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), abdominal swelling, nausea, itching, and easy bruising. Subtle red flags like brain fog, trouble sleeping, joint pain, and on‑and‑off fatigue can also signal liver trouble. Risk rises with age, as liver function can decline in older adults. Protect your liver with a Mediterranean-style, low-sugar diet, regular exercise (about 150 minutes per week), and reduced alcohol intake, and consult a doctor if concerning symptoms appear, since early detection makes a difference.

TENS Adds Pain and Fatigue Relief to Fibromyalgia Therapy in Real-World Study
health13 days ago

TENS Adds Pain and Fatigue Relief to Fibromyalgia Therapy in Real-World Study

A real-world trial across 28 clinics found that adding transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to standard physical therapy significantly reduced movement-evoked pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia patients, with a dose-dependent effect lasting at least six months. About 80% of participants found TENS helpful and 70% felt better overall, and the benefits did not fade over time, making TENS a safe, inexpensive adjunct to PT and medications rather than a standalone cure.

NTSB Eyes Controller Fatigue in LaGuardia Collision Probe
world18 days ago

NTSB Eyes Controller Fatigue in LaGuardia Collision Probe

The National Transportation Safety Board plans to interview a LaGuardia air traffic controller as part of its investigation into the collision between an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck; authorities say fatigue and staffing are under scrutiny, with cockpit and flight data records recovered and the controller potentially handling multiple roles during the incident.

Perimenopause Can Begin in Your 30s or 40s, Often Showing Up as Fatigue and Sleep Changes
health-and-wellness1 month ago

Perimenopause Can Begin in Your 30s or 40s, Often Showing Up as Fatigue and Sleep Changes

A Flo Health–Mayo Clinic study of 17,000 women across 158 countries finds that many experience fatigue, exhaustion, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and digestive issues during the perimenopause transition—even before classic hot flashes—while some symptoms cluster in the 30s and 40s. The research highlights a widespread knowledge and diagnostic gap, especially in the US, where symptoms are often attributed to stress or burnout and care is fragmented with limited menopause training. Experts urge tracking menstrual changes alongside mood, sleep, temperature regulation, and digestion, and seeking medical advice early to improve quality of life and potentially prevent longer-term risks such as osteoporosis.

AI-Driven Overload Sparks 'Brain Fry' in High-Performing Workers
technology1 month ago

AI-Driven Overload Sparks 'Brain Fry' in High-Performing Workers

A survey of nearly 1,500 US workers finds that constant AI use at work is linked to mental fatigue described as 'AI brain fry', especially among high performers, driven by information overload and constant task switching. Oversight of AI tools emerges as a major drain, with 14% reporting fatigue and a near 10% rise in intent to quit; workers also show 33% more decision fatigue, signaling potential costs from impaired decision-making for firms.

Fatigue and missed chances haunt South Carolina baseball during Opening Weekend
sports1 month ago

Fatigue and missed chances haunt South Carolina baseball during Opening Weekend

South Carolina salvaged a weekend with a doubleheader sweep of Northern Kentucky, but the offense struggled in the series finale and over the weekend, going 4-for-30 with runners in scoring position and 10-for-47 with runners on. Coach Paul Mainieri said the team looked tired after Friday’s 18-inning session and regretted not holding a proper batting practice, hinting at potential lineup tweaks ahead of a doubleheader with Princeton.

Genetic iron-overload finally explains decades of fatigue in Celtic-rooted woman
health2 months ago

Genetic iron-overload finally explains decades of fatigue in Celtic-rooted woman

Anne Campbell, who endured fatigue and pain since childhood, learns at age 83 that hereditary haemochromatosis—a genetic iron-overload disease linked to her Hebridean ancestry—caused her health problems; a Nature study shows higher risk among Western Isles and north-west Ireland populations, fueling calls for community-wide screening, with treatment simply involving regular blood removal to prevent organ damage.

9 Subtle Signs Your Body Is Declining Faster Than Usual
health3 months ago

9 Subtle Signs Your Body Is Declining Faster Than Usual

The article highlights nine subtle signs indicating your body may be declining faster than it should, such as persistent fatigue, temperature regulation issues, skin problems, brain fog, and prolonged recovery times. Recognizing these signals early and making small lifestyle changes can help prevent more serious health issues, emphasizing the importance of listening to your body's whispers before they turn into screams.