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Exposure to bright light can help fend off winter blues. The time to start is now

As daylight diminishes people can feel their mood dimming. Experts say starting light therapy in the fall can help fend off winter depression.

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Allison Aubrey
Allison Aubrey is a Washington-based correspondent for NPR News, where her stories can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She has reported extensively on the coronavirus pandemic since it began, providing near-daily coverage of new developments and effects. She's also a contributor to the PBS NewsHour and is one of the hosts of NPR's Life Kit.