waking up an hour earlier reduces the risk of depression .. studies have shown

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the reason :

you catch the daylight earlier and the body clock starts earlier

night owls tend to stay up late and wake up late and the body clock starts later

the earlier you get up and start exercising , it sends a signal to the body that it is daylight and time to wake up

keep your nights dark .. meaning you stay away from the electronic devices as they emit a blue light that prevents you from falling asleep