The 1st Things You Do in the Morning Can Fight Depression

The 1st Things You Do in the Morning Can Fight Depression
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A majority of people will experience depression at some point in their lifetimes, just as they will the common cold. While depression is uncomfortable, there are some things that people can do in the morning to reduce symptoms.

Soak Yourself in Sunlight

Sunlight exposure is a great way to start your day and one of the best things you can do for an immediate boost to mental well-being.
Sunlight has been shown to boost cognitive functionreduce morning levels of the stress hormone cortisol, and has been used as a lifestyle medicine or nature-assisted therapy to enhance mood and reduce depressive symptoms.
Dustin Luchmee
Dustin Luchmee
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Dustin Luchmee is a Philadelphia-based health reporter for The Epoch Times. He mainly covers stories on neuroscience, mental health, and COVID-19. He has a masters degree in data science and previously worked in neuroscience research.
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