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Chronic fatigue syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome, also called CFS, is a disorder characterized by severe fatigue that significantly reduces a person's ability to do most normal daily activities. Rest or sleep does not relieve the fatigue. In fact, prolonged rest may actually make the condition worse. CFS affects men and women of all ages, but it occurs most often in women from 30 to 40 years of age. More »

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