Fight the flagging: Eight simple science-backed ways to combat tiredness

Lack of sleep is not necessarily the cause. You might also be deficient in vitamins and nutrients, not getting enough natural light, be dehydrated or too sedentary

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.

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.