Weakness And Fatigue: Prevention
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Prevention
Mild fatigue can often be prevented by changes in lifestyle habits.
- Regular exercise is your best defense against fatigue. If you feel too tired to exercise vigorously, try taking a short walk.
- Eat a balanced diet. Do not skip meals, especially breakfast.
- Get enough sleep.
- Deal with emotional problems instead of ignoring or denying them.
- Take steps to control your stress and workload. For more information, see the topic Stress Management in the Related Information section.
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| Last updated: | February 27, 2007 |
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| Author: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology |
| Editors: | , Tracy Landauer |
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