Professionals: Improper Sleep Habits Linked to Seasonal Depression

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by Whitney LB Miller

Story Created: Jan 30, 2013 at 11:34 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Jan 30, 2013 at 11:36 PM AKDT

ANCHORAGE- A recent report links bad sleep habits to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a kind of depression that occurs at a certain time of year, usually in the winter.

Sleep Centers of Alaska says by creating a nightly routine and practicing good sleep hygiene you can manage your depression.

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