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Cure - Fatigue Recovery Tracker

Cure treats tiredness like a debt. Each morning and evening you rate how you feel on a five-step scale from Energized to Exhausted and pick which kinds of fatigue you have: physical, mental, eye strain or sleep debt. The more tired you are and the more kinds of fatigue you tick, the more is added to your fatigue debt. Short recovery actions, such as a neck stretch, a breathing exercise or a power nap, pay it back.

The idea is to make rest something you actively do rather than something you feel guilty about. People who sit at a screen all day, work shifts, care for others or simply feel run down can use it to notice patterns and to remember that a two-minute break counts.

Recovery actions that match the type of fatigue you recorded are marked as recommended and repay more. A statistics screen shows your weekly debt trend, how often each fatigue type appears, your streak and the total recovery time you have logged.

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The app runs entirely in your browser. What you enter is saved only on this device.

How to use Cure

  1. Read the notice. On your first visit a short disclaimer explains that Cure is a wellness record, not medical advice. You can open it again from Settings.
  2. Record how you feel. Tap Record on the home screen. Choose morning or night, pick your fatigue level and tick one or more fatigue types. In the morning you can also rate your sleep quality. Add an optional memo and tap Record.
  3. Watch the debt gauge. The home screen shows your current fatigue debt, today's morning and evening records, your streak and a weekly trend chart.
  4. Do a recovery action. Tap Recover to see actions grouped as stretch, breathing, eye care, rest and other. Actions that match your current fatigue are labelled Recommended.
  5. Time it. Start an action and follow the timer, for example 4-7-8 breathing for 3 minutes or a 15-minute power nap. When you complete it, the minutes you spent are repaid from your debt, with a bonus when the action matches your fatigue type.
  6. Review your data. Open Statistics to see the weekly fatigue debt trend, the share of each fatigue type, recent records and your total recovery time and completed actions.

Features

Matching rest to the kind of tiredness you feel

Not all fatigue is the same

Feeling tired can mean different things. Physical fatigue follows exertion or long periods in one position. Mental fatigue comes from sustained concentration, decision-making or worry. Eye strain is common after hours of screen work. Sleep debt is the shortfall that builds up when you sleep less than you need over several nights. Noticing which one you have helps you choose a rest that actually helps.

Movement for physical tiredness

After long sitting, gentle movement often refreshes more than staying still. Slow neck rolls, shoulder blade squeezes, standing up to stretch or a short walk improve circulation and loosen stiff muscles. Move within a comfortable range and stop if anything hurts.

Breathing for mental load

Slow breathing with a longer out-breath is a simple way to calm down between tasks. In the 4-7-8 pattern you breathe in for a count of four, hold for seven and breathe out for eight. Others simply breathe slowly in through the nose and out through the mouth for a minute. If holding your breath makes you uncomfortable or dizzy, shorten the counts or breathe normally.

Breaks for tired eyes

A widely suggested habit for screen work is the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something about 20 feet (6 metres) away for 20 seconds. Closing your eyes for a minute, blinking deliberately and a warm compress can also feel soothing. Persistent eye discomfort or changes in vision are a reason to see an optician or doctor.

Sleep debt needs sleep

Health bodies commonly recommend that adults get at least seven hours of sleep a night. Short naps of around 10 to 20 minutes can boost alertness without leaving you groggy, but they don't replace regular nights of enough sleep. Going to bed a little earlier for several nights is usually the most effective way to reduce a backlog.

When tiredness is a warning sign

Everyday tiredness improves with rest. Fatigue that lasts for weeks, comes with other symptoms such as weight loss, breathlessness or low mood, or doesn't improve with sleep should be checked by a doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Where is my data stored?

Only in this browser on this device. There is no account and nothing is uploaded. Clearing browser data, using a private window or switching browsers or devices means your records won't be there.

How is fatigue debt calculated?

Each check-in adds debt that grows with your fatigue level and with the number of fatigue types you tick. Each completed recovery action repays the minutes you spent, and one and a half times that when it matches a fatigue type you recorded. The debt never goes below zero.

Is fatigue debt a medical measurement?

No. It is a motivational score invented for the app to help you balance tiredness with rest. It does not measure your health.

Will Cure remind me to check in?

Not on the web. The iPhone and Android apps can send morning and evening reminders.

What are the level and experience in Settings?

Every minute of recovery you complete earns experience, and your level rises as it builds up. It is a light way to reward regular breaks.

How is the web version different from the phone app?

Check-ins, recovery actions and statistics work the same. The phone apps add reminder notifications.

Limitations of the web version

Disclaimer

Cure is a personal record-keeping and wellness tool. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If tiredness persists or you feel unwell, please consult a doctor or healthcare professional.

Phone app

Cure is also available as an app for phones and tablets:

App Store (iPhone, iPad) Google Play (Android)

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