Seniors

Lethargy and weight gain in seniors might be due to thyroid problems

By REVATHI MURUGAPPAN
Hypothyroidism might be the cause of lethargy, memory loss and weight gain (among other symptoms) an elderly person is experiencing. — Filepic

It's normal for anyone to complain of feeling lethargic once in a while.

Heck, teenagers whine about it more than adults!

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