Ways to fight tiredness 对抗疲劳的方法

　　Ways to fight tiredness 对抗疲劳的方法

 

　　人人都会累，这很正常。但有时，我们会感到疲劳不已，甚至筋疲力尽。如果你真的感到疲乏不堪、身心交瘁，那应该及时就医。不过，有一些方法也许能帮助人们减轻疲劳。本期节目介绍一些对抗疲劳的方法。

　　词汇：health 健康

　　Everyone gets tired – it's a normal part of human existence. It can make us grouchy¹ and grumpy at the end of the day, but a good night's sleep will often leave us feeling well rested. However, sometimes we feel more than just general tiredness. We can get overtired and feel a bit run-down which may affect our daily lives – but what can we do about it? Here are some things that may stop you getting overtired.

　　Being very tired frequently could be the result of lifestyle choices: poor diet, lack of exercise, or an inefficient² routine. For some people, changes to their habits and routines could help them to beat bouts³ of extreme tiredness. First, let's look at physical health. According to the UK National Health Service (NHS) website, eating healthy meals and snacks regularly, around 3-4 times per day, could improve your energy levels. Giving your body the fuel it needs could help you to be more energised, and therefore, less tired. If you're feeling overtired, you might not want to exercise. However, regular physical activity may actually mean you are less tired in general. Activities like jogging or cycling could also help you get fitter. And being more active could help you to lose weight, which can also aid you in the battle against tiredness. Those extra kilos from being overweight put a strain on your heart, which can lead to you feeling more tired.

　　Another thing that can leave us feeling weary and drained is stress. Reducing your stress levels may help you to feel less tired on a regular basis. Taking up an activity like yoga or going for a walk could help you to unwind and feel more refreshed. And you may think if you're feeling tired, that a good cup of coffee will perk⁴ you up. However, the Royal College of Psychiatrists⁵ recommends anyone feeling tired to cut down on their caffeine intake⁶, especially after mid-afternoon, to get better sleep at night.

　　Finally, if you do find yourself feeling overtired constantly for days or weeks, you may be suffering from fatigue⁷ or exhaustion⁸. If so, it could be a good idea to visit the doctor in case it's a symptom of an underlying⁹ health issue. However, for most of us, the odd day of feeling overtired might be fixed¹⁰ with a change in lifestyle and a few good nights' sleep.

　　词汇表

　　grouchy 满腹牢骚的

　　grumpy 脾气不好的

　　well rested 休息好的，精力充沛的

　　overtired 过度疲劳的

　　run-down （尤指因工作过度）精疲力竭的

　　beat 战胜，克服

　　bout 一阵

　　fuel 能量，燃料

　　energised 精神焕发的

　　strain 负担

　　weary （尤指长时间工作后）疲惫的

　　drained 精疲力竭的，疲惫不堪的

　　take up 开始从事（活动），参加

　　refreshed 神清气爽的

　　unwind 放松

　　perk somebody up 使（某人）精神焕发

　　cut down 减少

　　fatigue 疲惫

　　exhaustion 精疲力竭

　　underlying 潜在的

 

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