Recently, a study was released claiming that exercise alone does not cure depression. However, doctors have been prescribing exercise as a potential mood booster for years, and there’s no denying that most people feel a little better after a good walk or jog. When we work out, oxygen is pumped into our brains and the result is increased feelings of alertness. Exercise is a great way to wake ourselves up from the tired feelings that come when the days get shorter. When it’s cold and getting darker much earlier, many of us just want to crawl into bed. Instead of reaching for our comforters, we should try reaching for our gym bags. We’ll feel better about ourselves, focus better, get a nice endorphin lift from the adrenaline surge that comes with exercise, and stave off those SAD feelings.