[Intermediate] Why Are You Always Tired?

*adenosine 아데노신

 

★ fatigue 피로

extreme tiredness

ex) She was suffering from fatigue.

 

★ a cup of joe 커피 한잔

A nickname for a cup of coffee.

ex) The best way to start the day is with a nice warm cup of joe.

 

★  intoxicated  술, 마약에)  취한

drunk

ex) She was charged with driving while intoxicated.

 

★ hydrate 

to make your body absorb water or other liquid

ex) Make sure you hydrate before you exercise.

 

★ binge 한동안 흥청망청하기, 폭음[폭식]하기

an occasion when an activity is done in an extreme way, especially eating, drinking, or spending money

ex) He went on a five day drinking binge.

 

★ anxiety 불안, 염려

very worried about something

ex) There is considerable anxiety among staff about job losses.

 

★ be predisposed to/towards something (다른사람들보다) 질병을 갖거나 특정 방식으로 행동하게 되다.

to be more likely than other people to have a medical condition or to behave in a particular way

ex) My training predisposed me to conservatism.

 

★ jet lag 시차증(비행기를 이용한 장거리 여행 시 시차로 인한 피로감)

the feeling of tiredness and confusion that people experience after making a long journey by plane to a place where the time is different from the place they left

ex) Every time I fly to the States, I get really bad jet lag.

 

 

Quizzes

1. The study focused on ________ drinking and drug use .

2. Some people are genetically ________  to diabetes.

3. Good sleep is the best remedy for ________.

4.  He destroyed equipment there while ________.

5.  There is growing public ________ over levels of air pollution in our cities.

 

Questions

Q. Why we are always tired according to the video?

Q. What do you do when you feel tired?

Q. Do you think you an early bird or a night owl?

 

[Script]

Some people are so full of life and energy but for some reason even when you seem to get more than enough sleep, you're still fighting off yawns and fatigue through the day. So, Why are you always tired?

 

If you know the number of hours of sleep isn't the problem, the second most common cause of fatigue comes from lack of physical activity and a poor diet. Study after study finds that adults who began light exercise a few times a week reported more energy after six weeks. People who exercise more regularly also report sleeping better. Even though studies show that they aren't sleeping any longer.

 

But if that doesn't help, don't go straight for your cup of joe. While many studies show that coffee is good for your health research show that your reliance on it can make you more sleepy. Caffeine blocks adenosine in your brain which normally accumulates through the day and makes you sleepy at night. But consuming coffee or energy drinks less than 6 hours before bed can ultimately affect your sleep quality. As a result people who don't use caffeine often report feeling less tired in the morning.

 

You might consider making sure you're fully hydrated with some water first too. One study found that a drop of 1.5% in our body's normal water levels can cause difficulty concentrating. Your blood thickens which slows down nutrients and oxygen getting to your muscles and organs. However, a 2% drop is enough to make you feel thirsty. So while there's no need to gulping down gallons of water staying hydrated throughout the day will certainly help. Urine should be pale yellow. Any darker and it's time for some water.

 

Those glasses of wine or beers before bed may also be affecting your day. Studies have found that after becoming intoxicated while test subjects would fall asleep faster their quality of sleep was actually much lower, particularly during the second half of their night sleep. Ultimately alcohol reduces the amount of REM sleep you get.

 

And if you're binge drinking and sleeping in on the weekends be aware that a consistent sleep schedule is key. Try waking up close to your normal time on weekends and having short 20 minutes naps in the day. These will still recharge your body without going into deep sleep and making your more tired. You're also more likely to fall asleep at a correct time on Sunday evening making Monday morning easier.

 

Of course your mental well-being plays a role too. Anxiety is a big one. Worrying what people think, always feeling tense about work or being overly concerned about every decision can be physically exhausting. And fatigue is one of the main symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. Not only that, but anxiety may be affecting your sleep quality.

 

On another serious end, depression can cause physical, and emotional fatigue which more sleep won't necessarily relieve. For some it causes insomnia or inability to fall asleep in the first place. Unfortunately there's no quick fix for the 10% of Americans who do suffer from depression. So if you think you may be depressed see your physician or psychologist.

 

Finally, you might also simply be a night owl. Around 20 % of population have genetics making them predisposed to staying up late. But living in our nice-to-five world may make it difficult for you to get the proper amount of sleep. In fact, scientists call this phenomenon social jet lag. Where night owls fell like they're in the wrong time zone every day. If nothing seems to help, there may be an underlying medical condition causing your fatigue which should be talked about with your physician.

Answer

binge /  predisposed  / fatigue / intoxicated / anxiety