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

By Allison Aubrey

Published October 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM EDT

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

Allison Aubrey

Allison Aubrey is a correspondent for NPR News, where her stories can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She's also a contributor to the PBS NewsHour and is one of the hosts of NPR's Life Kit.

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