If there’s one unpleasant feeling we’re all familiar with, it’s tiredness. At the start of the new school year, it can be particularly prevalent as you get back into the swing of things after the holidays or rush back to work.

According to researchers at Harvard Medical School, fatigue can be classified into three types: Physical fatigue: a lack of strength and endurance, mental fatigue: increased reaction time and reduced concentration and Emotional fatigue: a form of mental fogginess.

Is it serious to be tired from time to time? What can you do to balance your energy intake and expenditure? Is there any tip ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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