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Podcast Notes Key Takeaways

• Approximately 20% of Americans feel some degree of seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
• Earlier sunsets negatively impact sleep schedules, which in turn affects natural levels of melatonin change, having downstream impacts on serotonin
• Five ways to tackle seasonal depression: (1) get as much sun exposure as you can while outside (2) exercise (3) stick to a schedule; (4) supplement with vitamin D (5) examine your diet
• Move daily! Movement itself will make you want to move more – start with a short walk and work your way up

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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss five ways to combat seasonal depression.

• Why seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects most people. (2:31)
• Five Ways to Reduce Seasonal Depression. (8:11)
• #1 – Sunlight therapy. (8:55)
• #2 – Exercise. (11:59)
• #3 – Stick to a schedule. (18:37)
• #4 – Supplement with Vitamin-D. (23:24)
• #5 – Look at your diet. (27:08)

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