Why are we all so tired? Japan investigates modern fatigue

I don't know about the rest of you, but I often feel like I'm perma-tired. Even after a decent night's sleep, there are days when I could happily crawl back into bed by lunchtime. It seems I'm not alone, either, with a recent Japanese survey looking into what's making people feel so exhausted.

Conducted by Kneipp Japan, the survey of around 1,800 people explored habits and environmental factors contributing to modern fatigue. Caffeine was identified as a leading fatigue-related factor (guilty as charged, there), while other concerns included temperature changes, information overload, social media, and trying to juggle too many things at once.

My coffee addiction isn't really improving things, which seems to be the case for many other tired people out there!

I thought it was an interesting mix of physical and mental demands, especially when you consider how much time many of us spend looking at screens or switching between work, household responsibilities, and family commitments. That point about looking at screens is extra interesting given that yesterday was IT Fasting Day!