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12 papers
This CDC analysis used the 2019–2021 National Health Interview Survey to estimate how common chronic pain is among U.S. adults. In 2021, about 20.9% of adults (51.6 million people) reported pain on most days or every day for the past three months. About 6.9% (17.1 million people) had high-impact chronic…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is defined as more than 6 months of new, disabling physical and mental tiredness that is not relieved by rest. Up to about 85% of people with CFS report cognitive problems called “brain fog,” described as slow thinking, trouble focusing, confusion, forgetfulness, or a hazy mind.…
This 2021 review looked at research on the biology of burnout, which it defines as exhaustion from long or excessive workplace stress. The authors found evidence that burnout is linked with ongoing activation of the nervous system, problems in the body’s fast stress response (the sympathetic-adrenal-medullary axis), and changes in…
This review looks at whether burnout should be called a distinct mental disorder. The authors say the science is unclear because burnout lacks solid definitions and reliable measures. They conclude it is premature to add burnout as a formal mental disorder, but they also say burnout is a real and…
Burnout is described as an occupational phenomenon of long-term work stress that leads to emotional exhaustion, physical tiredness, and trouble thinking clearly. The review says both job factors and personal traits matter, and that long-lasting burnout is linked to worse sleep and to some health problems (for example mild cognitive…
The results suggested that CFS is associated with IFOF WM deficits which continue to deteriorate at an abnormal rate. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2016;44:1301-1311.
This systematic review looked at 20 randomized trials of the Feldenkrais Method (FM). Pooled results from 7 trials showed small but measurable balance improvements in older adults (for example, timed up and go was 1.14 seconds faster and functional reach improved by 6.08 cm). The studies and outcomes were very…
This Healthline article explains a body-based method called shaking therapy (also called TRE or neurogenic tremoring). It says some experts believe gentle shaking can help the nervous system release tension and calm stress. The article gives simple ways to try it, notes possible benefits people report, and also clearly says…
This randomized trial tested a 3‑week outpatient program that combined stress‑management training, relaxation, physical exercise and moor baths for people with above‑average stress. Compared with a waiting list group, people who did the program had large and statistically significant reductions in perceived stress and in burnout-related symptoms (including emotional exhaustion).…
This systematic narrative review looked at research from January 1981 to November 2020 across five databases to list factors linked to burnout. The authors found 40 distinct burnout-related factors and grouped them into 10 broad categories. They report that, besides biological, psychological, and social factors, spiritual and work-cultural factors also…
This review examines the long-running debate about what causes myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The authors say history often shows an early “dogma” explanation is later replaced by scientific study, and they argue the same is happening for ME/CFS. They claim psychological explanations remain common despite what they call compelling…
This perspective paper looks at cervicogenic dizziness (CGD), a debated condition where dizziness happens with neck pain or neck problems. It explains how altered neck sensory signals may clash with the inner ear and sight, causing balance problems. The paper says current tests are not specific, some treatments like manual…
