WINNIPEG – It’s Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year.

Most experts agree it’s just a marketing gimmick but there may actually be something to it this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on.

Those same experts say one of the best ways to counter a mid-winter seasonal slump is to exercise, even if you just get up and move around.

Getting outside is also a good idea. Outdoor light is a dozen times more powerful than indoor light.