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Winter Blues Got You Down? These Activities May Lift Your Spirits, NY Redditors Say
If the shorter, darker days of winter have you singing the blues, you’re not alone.
Nearly 10 million Americans experience what psychologists have dubbed seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, according to Boston University.
A form of depression, SAD typically rears its head during late fall or early winter and dissipates during the sunnier days of spring and summer.
Symptoms may include feeling sad most of the day, losing interest in activities you once enjoyed, and having low energy. Some sufferers also report oversleeping, overeating, and having difficulty concentrating.
While the best c…
New Update: Missing Woman From Region Found Dead
The search for a missing woman from the region has ended in tragedy two days after she went missing.
Okelly Yhap, age 29, of Albany, had last been seen at around 5:30 a.m. Sunday, July 9, near Alexander and Clinton streets.
On Tuesday, July 11, Albany Police announced that Yhap was found dead in the town of Bethlehem.
Police did not speculate on a possible cause of death.
The investigation is ongoing, but her death does not appear suspicious, according to police.
In their initial announcement, police said Yhap was developmentally disabled, deaf, and had a history of depression.
