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Fight against winter sadness

With the drop in light due to increased cloudiness and high-altitude fog, morale is impacted in winter. This is because in the absence of sunlight, a hormone called melatonin is secreted for longer than expected. The page recommends exposure to light and light therapy lamps, which restore the circadian rhythm by blocking the synthesis of melatonin, noting that insurance companies can reimburse up to 300 CHF for these devices with a medical prescription.

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