Why Are We All So Tired All The Time?

Everyone’s exhausted… but are you busy-tired or medically tired? In this episode Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan break down the real causes of fatigue and the simple, evidence-backed habits that transform your sleep.

You'll learn: how GPs investigate “TATT” (tired-all-the-time) with bloods (iron, B12, folate, thyroid, glucose), why perimenopause wrecks sleep, the ideal bedroom temperature, the one routine change that beats doom-scrolling, and cognitive shuffling — the proven trick that helps you drift off.

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The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information — it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. 

Chapters

00:00:00 - The Tiredness Epidemic: why everyone feels wiped out

00:01:14 - Busy-Tired vs Medically-Tired: know the difference

00:04:08 - “TATT” Bloods Explained: iron, B12, folate & thyroid

00:07:26 - Diabetes & Fatigue: the most-missed symptom

00:08:24 - ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia: what we know (and don’t)

00:10:17 - Menopause, Hormones & Broken Sleep

00:13:17 - The Bedtime Routine That Actually Works

00:22:28 - Cognitive Shuffling: the GP-approved sleep trick

00:24:22 - 3AM Wake-Ups: cortisol spikes & loo trips

00:26:06 - Pills, Booze & Magnesium: what to use (and avoid)

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