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Why Are 71.5% Of U.S. Adults Reporting Fatigue

Clinical psychologist Jennifer Caspari said rising stress can contribute to fatigue by triggering hormonal responses that leave the body physically depleted.

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CDC: 71.5% of U.S. Adults Experienced Fatigue in Past Three Months. Pic via(@NBCDFW)

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics found that 71.5% of U.S. adults experienced fatigue on multiple days during the previous three months.

Clinical psychologist Jennifer Caspari said rising stress can contribute to fatigue by triggering hormonal responses that leave the body physically depleted. Fatigue can also accompany other health problems and make it harder to concentrate.

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Frequent fatigue was reported most often among American Indian and Alaska Native adults, at 25.5%. Women reported higher rates than men, 20% compared with 13%. Adults ages 18 to 34 also experienced frequent fatigue more often than those 65 and older.

The report linked frequent fatigue to greater risks of activity limitations and disability. People experiencing it were also more than three times as likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Experts recommend healthy lifestyle habits and "active rest," including gentle stretching and breathing exercises, to help manage fatigue.

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