Why do we get “pumpkin spice fatigue” in autumn?
Do you really know? 
About this episode
Every year it’s the same old story: autumn arrives, the trees start shedding their leaves, and somehow we also just feel drained. There’s less daylight, more fatigue, zero motivation and as it turns out, it’s not all in your head. This seasonal tiredness has even been given the name pumpkin spice fatigue. That’s right, like the coffee! Why do we get so tired then? What’s the best way to shake it off then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What’s the "Cuffing Season" everyone's talking about right now? Should I start my Christmas shopping in autumn? How can I protect myself from winter viruses? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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