The Hub September 2014 | Page 13

Regular exercise, alone or with friends, can help alleviate stress and anxiety Spend time outside, even on cloudy or cold days the outdoor light is good for you! often brought on by shorter days and waning sunlight. However, there’s more to SAD than just the onset of winter. The effect of the changing seasons – whatever the season – is becoming more understood all the time. (see sidebar) A well-timed escape to a sunny destination often restores our emotional resources and allows us to recoup and refresh, but for many, the onset of seasonal depression could lead to debilitating illness if left unchecked. Uncle Charlie didn't like to leave the house. He avo