How to beat those winter blues

As the dark mornings and early evenings continue, many people find it can become a bit depressing. SAD (seasonal affective disorder) is said to affect around 2 million people in the UK and over 12 million in Northern Europe.

The causes of the winter blues, or SAD, are thought to be linked with the shorter days, and lack of sunshine. The dark makes us feel sleepy, and when the days are predominantly dark, it can be hard to feel active and awake, resulting in sleepiness and low energy levels.

So how can we shake off the winter blues? We thought we'd share the NHS' top 10 tips...