dr. archer says there are several reasons for the syndrome, ranging from stress to disruption in schedule, to body image issues. if you feel you cannot regain control on your own, it's time to get help. >> when you have physical symptoms of depression that are present for over two weeks, that is cause for concern becomes it becomes a vicious cycle. blogger untreated, the greater likelihood this will become more and more difficult to treat. >> the steps to take on your own are simple. makers of a priority. exercise period avoid unnecessary pressure. get some rest. >> sleep is the most important way for the brain to recover from stress and trauma. you can have a horrible day and get a good night's sleep, you wake up the next morning and you are good to go. >> mood stabilizers and antidepressants are only prescribed if the symptoms do not goit hard to breathe. but now that i'm breathing better with advair... i can enjoy the zoo with my grandkids. (announcer) for people with copd including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both, great news. advair helps significantly improve lung function. wh

dr. archer says there are several reasons for this syndrome ranging from stress to schedule to buy the issues- body image issues. there are things you can do for yourself, exercise, avoid unnecessary pressure, and get some rest. >> of weight training may help breast cancer patients recover from surgery. any one of them can suffer from lymphedema that, a swelling of hands and arms that can often be difficult to treat. when women did careful great training, researchers found lesser symptoms of lymphedema after one year than women who did not lift weights. why is it like -- that some people 6rsÑe me the their beauty rest and others like stan stovall can function relatively normally on a few hours of sleep? the answer may be in our genes. researchers at the university of california study the genes of a mother and daughter who need less sleep than the general population. they're able to identify a gene that is linked to circadian rhythms. those who had that jean steidle wayt better and lumber -- those who had that jean stayed awake better and longer. >> the rain is moving south and you can see it

dr. dale archer, psychiatrist, and stewart bra l brazel, the casting director who selected jenkins to appear on the vh-1 reality show megan wants a millionaire. where did you meet ryan jenkins and what was he like when you first met him. >> i met jenkins in las vegas. this was a first city, the first stop in kind of a united states casting tour. we hit four different cities, my personal casting team. and you know, ryan was the first person i met in las vegas. he came over, approached me and my colleague, was very tongue in cheek, very energetic, very confident. a cocky guy was saying what are you guys doing? hey baby baby and that's why i thought this guy would be perfect for the show that i'm casting. >> when you met him, did he know this was an audition? so he knew who you were and you were casting for the show so he was laying it on thick, is that what you're saying. >> no, he was actually just in laegs vegas on a vacation with friends and had no idea at all that we were there forecasting whatsoever. after we spoke for a couple minutes and i got a feel for his energy and i thought this gu

dr. dale archer say some who are affected with this syndrome already live in a hotter climate and already live in a depress ive state. >> it makes them predisposed. >> reporter: but others can trigger summertime depression. making exercise and sleep priority os can help stave off the blues. >> sleep is the most important way for the brain to recover for stress and trauma. you can have a horribly stressful day, get a good night sleep and you wake up the next morning and you're good to go. >>> about 18 million americans have been diaosed with seasonal affective disorder. if you're experiencing a look of energy, poor sleep, per appetite, anxiety and hopelessness for more than two weeks you should go see a professional. >>> well, up next on "news 4 today," the morning's top sports story. we love the sun. >> we love the sun. >> no sadness there. >> no. don't forget your sun block. you don't want to get a sun burn and there'll be plenty of talk thlk abou . >>> a penguin in a zoo in england is attracting lots of attention these days, not for his behavior but for his new coat. chris clakham has h