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So, how can we relieve the symptoms and wake up feeling refreshed?

What is SAD?

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5 ways SAD impacts your sleep

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This can mess up your nights sleep even more, adds Dr Perry.

Why does SAD affect sleep?

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All of this can mess with your sleep routine.

How to get better sleep in the winter

Its not all doom and gloom.

Its one of the best natural ways to counteract the effects of SAD, says Dr Perry.

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Aim to spend at least half an hour to an hour outside.

Sleep experts recommend taking no more than 350mg of supplemental magnesium a day to support sleep.

With the clocks falling back, you may be struggling to adhere to your usualnighttime routine.

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But dont worry, check out our tips forfixing your sleep schedulefast.

So, what poses should you try?

But if yoga is a bit out of reach, gentlebreathing exercisescan also help before sleep.

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