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SAD: More than the Winter Blues

Posted February 28, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Courtney Albon

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, Her News

Most people tread a little lighter when the sun is out, and find it easier to sleep through their alarm when it’s cloudy and cold outside.

The 4-6 percent of the population that suffers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)…

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Beat the Cold, Step Outside & Get Moving

Posted February 9, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Caroline Shannon

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Her Motivation

It’s cold. It’s snowing. Did we say it’s cold? It is tough to get out there and exercise in the winter, especially when the best exercise sounds like a hot chocolate, pajama’s and warm blankets triathlon. But the following are a…

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Beat the Post-Holiday Blues

Posted January 2, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Motivation

Only two evenings ago, you were likely reveling in the midst of friends and families, champagne in hand, delicious food all around, and a celebratory mood in the air. Now, two days later, you find yourself packing up holiday decorations, dining…

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Shedding Light on SAD [Part II]

Posted November 27, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Shannon Martin

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, Special Features

Yesterday, senior writer Shannon Martin offered insight into the causes and symptoms of SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. Today, she gives the facts on treatment.

The good news is that there are many ways to treat and prevent…

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Shedding Light on SAD [Part I]

Posted November 26, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Shannon Martin

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, Her News, Special Features

The days are getting shorter, and for many women, that can mean the onset of SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder. In Part I of a series on this health issue, which strikes between 4 to 6 percent of Americans each…

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