Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatments

• Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter
• May 18, 2023
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Ever heard of the winter blues? This common phrase is used to describe that blah feeling that strikes during winter months when the weather is cold and the sky is gray in many parts of the country.

The reality is, the winter blues is a form of depression.

"When the...

Got the 'Winter Blues'? Exercise Can Help

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• November 12, 2022
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A good workout can boost mood, making it an ideal routine as the days get shorter and darker.

If you're one of the millions affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and you feel tired, unmotivated, down on life and crave carbs and sweets, staying active can help. An...

'SAD Season': Depression Risks Rise as Days Get Shorter

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• November 7, 2022
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As the daylight hours shrink, people's moods can wind up in the tank.

Rest assured, you're not alone. It's the SAD season for those affected by seasonal affective disorder. That's the depression, fatigue and withdrawal that shorter days and longer nights often bring.

With Days Getting Shorter, Are You at Risk for Seasonal Depression?

• By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• October 8, 2022
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When summer turns to fall, the shorter days can cause some people to feel the "winter blues." Now one expert offers information on how to cope with seasonal depression, which comes during the cold, dark months of the year.

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