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Avoid the sun\u2019s most direct rays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.&#8211;and please don\u2019t look directly into the sun. <strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exercise<\/strong> In a city like Chicago, where I live, the bike paths are humming, the streets are filled with people walking, and the lakefront is buzzing with skaters, swimmers, and frisbee players. Get outside for at least 20 minutes a day and do something fun and vigorous. Take a friend, take your dog, or just take a brisk walk.<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Carbohydrate timing<\/strong> You can read more in <em>The Triple Whammy Cure <\/em>about this easy way to maintain serotonin levels throughout your day. Eating the fresh produce now in season is simply the best way to keep your carbs up. 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