Fatigue of body and mind can have many causes. Some people feel tired before going to sleep, tired on waking up, and even tired all day long.

The problem is generally more common among city people than among people in villages. These are some of the reasons the body can feel tired all day.

• Food: if you do not eat properly, it is hard to shake off tiredness. Many people have lost the habit of eating at set times and simply eat whenever they feel hungry or find the time. The body then does not get nutrition on time, and energy for work drops.
• Sleep: many people once passed the time before bed watching television; now phones, computers and other devices have been added. Because of these, many people are sleeping less, the body does not get the rest it needs, and tiredness does not go away.
• Weight: the heavier the body, the more effort any task takes, and so the more energy is used up. Obesity can also keep tiredness from lifting.
• Mental stress: tiredness also depends on mental health. Constant stress puts strain on the muscles too, and headaches and stomach problems persist. All of this leaves the body tired.
• Diabetes: the body also gives signals when blood sugar rises. Fatigue is one of the serious symptoms of diabetes.

Source: Samakal. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.