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Q WHY DO I FEEL MORE TIRED AT THIS TIME OF YEAR AND HOW CAN I MANAGE THIS?

A Many people feel tired and sluggish during winter. As days shorten, your sleep and waking cycles may become disrupted, and reduced sunlight makes your brain produce more melatonin hormone, making you drowsy.

Open your curtains on waking to let more sunlight in, and get outdoors in natural daylight as much as possible. Ensure your workplace and home are light and airy. Activity helps – even just a brief lunchtime walk or late-afternoon

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