Living in Areas with Less Sunlight can Put You at Risk of OCD

People living in areas where there is less sunlight are at higher risk of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Living in Areas with Less Sunlight can Put You at Risk of OCD

People living in areas with less sunlight have less opportunities to adjust their circadian clock and therefore, are at a higher risk of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

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