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Feeling flat and not sure why? 10 surprising factors that can cause low mood and depression

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From medication to lack of sunlight: 10 surprising factors that can causes low mood and depression
From medication to lack of sunlight: 10 surprising factors that can causes low mood and depression
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Recent research has found that even simple changes to lifestyle - such as dietary improvements, upping your exercise and spending less time on social media - can help shift and improve mild depression and low mood.

Here, we look at some of the lesser-known factors that may be affecting your mood and what you can do to get things back on an even keel.

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