Resisting the snooze button could help ward off depression. (Posed by a model, Getty Images)
Whether it's starting the day with an exercise class or ticking something off your to-do list, many have good intentions when setting an early alarm.
The allure of the snooze button is often all too tempting, however, new research suggests early risers may be less at risk of depression. Scientists from the University of Colorado at Boulder analysed the genetics and sleep habits of more than 840,000 people.
Results suggest waking one hour earlier cuts a person's risk of major depressive disorder, "a serious and debilitating" form of the mental health condition, by 23%.
