Battling Blue Mondays All Winter Long.

• Position: SAD

The third Monday in January is dubbed "Blue Monday," also known as the saddest day of the year. For some, however, Blue Monday lasts all season long. If short and gloomy days are draining your energy levels and affecting your mental health, then you have classic symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

This form of depression is triggered by changes in weather and amount of daylight that occur in winter. Med-Star Health shares some advice on how to ease SAD as we await the arrival of spring.

* A box of sunshine. In lieu of natural sunlight, sitting in front of a special type of light box for about 30 to 45 minutes every morning can reduce symptoms.

* Maintain a balanced diet. People affected by SAD tend to crave more sugary foods, which causes the body to feel fatigued...