Exercise is one way to help battle seasonal depression, Colorado doctors advise

Aurora, Colo. — Health experts say simple lifestyle steps can help, especially for people setting New Year’s fitness goals.

“About 25% of people experience at least some symptoms of [seasonal affective disorder],” Dr. Jennifer Harned Adams, a clinical psychologist with HCA HealthONE, said. “It also impacts about 85% of people who experience depression outside of a seasonal pattern and can look like worsening of symptoms during the colder winter months.”

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