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Vickie Petz Kasper, M.D.
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About This Episode
In episode 109 of the ‘Healthy Looks Great On You’ podcast, Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper addresses the common issue of fatigue that affects a significant portion of the population. She explains the distinction between physical, mental, and emotional fatigue, as well as decision fatigue, highlighting their impact on productivity and wellbeing. Dr. Kasper discusses various possible medical and lifestyle causes of fatigue, stressing the importance of a proper diagnosis. Through lifestyle medicine, she offers insights into how changes in sleep, diet, exercise, stress management, and social connections can combat fatigue. The episode emphasizes the difference between acute, chronic, and subacute fatigue, examines the role of various conditions and deficiencies in causing fatigue, and offers practical tips and a seven-day prescription for making impactful lifestyle adjustments.
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