8 Surprising Reasons You’re Always Tired and How to Fix it

Humanity is in the midst of an energy crisis. Working too much and sleeping too little causes permanent fatigue. But sometimes the reasons are more complicated. (H/t: Huffingtonpost)

• 1. You're not sleeping enough.

  
  The most common reason. There's a lot going on inside while you rest at night. Growth hormone, a protein made by the pituitary gland, plays a role in making muscles healthy and bones strong. It affects how our bodies collect fat and it helps balance the ratio of good to bad cholesterol. It's also essential for normal brain function. 8 hours of high-quality sleep each night will help keep weight and pain down and boost up your energy.