Fatigue and depression severity correlation in survivors of severe prolonged COVID-19
Fatigue Masks Depression in Long COVID Patients
This cross-sectional analysis of a longitudinal cohort examined 82 survivors of severe prolonged COVID-19 one year after hospitalization.
Many long COVID patients feel depressed, but new research shows their fatigue may be skewing results, leading to misdiagnosis and unnecessar…
Narrative review examines pathophysiological mechanisms of post-exertional malaise in PCC and CFS
Why Your Body Crashes After Small Efforts
This narrative review synthesizes current understanding of post-exertional malaise (PEM) in individuals with Post COVID-19 Condition and Chr…
Even a short walk can trigger a dangerous crash in people with Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome because their cells stop making energ…
Meta-analysis suggests VR interventions reduce stress and anxiety in healthcare workers
Can virtual reality help healthcare workers feel less stressed and anxious right now?
This PRISMA-guided systematic review and meta-analysis pooled 10 studies (493 healthcare workers) examining virtual reality interventions fo…
Virtual reality lowered stress and anxiety scores by 0.64 points for healthcare workers in a new review of 493 participants.
Eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction reduced fatigue, anxiety, and depression in non-small cell lung cancer patients
Mindfulness training helped lung cancer patients feel less tired and anxious after surgery
This randomized controlled trial evaluated an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program in 80 non-small cell lung cancer patient…
An eight-week mindfulness program helped lung cancer patients feel less tired and anxious during recovery from surgery and chemotherapy.
Non-pharmacological Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies show associations with reduced fatigue and improved sleep in chronic fatigue syndrome patients
Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies show links to reduced fatigue in chronic fatigue syndrome
This network meta-analysis evaluated non-pharmacological Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies in 2234 patients with chronic fatigue syndro…
For chronic fatigue syndrome, traditional Chinese medicine therapies like moxibustion and massage showed links to less fatigue and better sl…
Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy and Stress Reduction Show Benefits for Oncology Nurses in RCT
Mindfulness programs help reduce stress and fatigue in oncology nurses in small trial
A randomized controlled trial of 90 oncology nurses compared 8-week Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy (MBAT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduct…
An 8-week art therapy program helped oncology nurses feel less fatigued and more satisfied than standard mindfulness classes in a new trial.
Color therapy shows reduced fatigue and depression, improved quality of life in Parkinson's patients
Color therapy study shows possible benefits for Parkinson's fatigue, mood, and quality of life
A randomized controlled trial of 60 Parkinson's patients found that color therapy with purple, yellow, and orange light exposure significant…
Parkinson's patients who viewed colored lights reported less fatigue and depression, plus better quality of life, compared to those receivin…
Exercise during adjuvant chemo reduces fatigue, depression in CRC patients
Can exercise help during colon cancer treatment? A review finds it may ease fatigue and depression
A meta-analysis of 9 studies found exercise interventions during adjuvant chemotherapy for colorectal cancer significantly reduced fatigue (…
For colorectal cancer patients on chemotherapy, adding exercise to treatment significantly reduces crushing fatigue and lowers depression.
Questions about Fatigue
Can exercise during chemotherapy reduce fatigue for colorectal cancer patients?
Yes, exercise during chemotherapy can reduce fatigue for colorectal cancer patients, with moderate evidence from meta-analyses showing significant improvements.
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