https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2019/11/27/exercise-away-your-depression.aspxIncreased levels of physical activity significantly reduce depression, even among people who are genetically predisposed to the condition, according to Neuroscience News , which profiled a study conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital. The researchenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2019/11/27/exercise-away-your-depression.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#97271611/27/2019 1:59:23 PM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:972716Almond<p>Or as my mother would say, &quot;Go take your energy outside and make yourself useful. &nbsp;If you cannot find something to do I will find work for you.&quot; &nbsp;</p> <p>I think being outdoors a lot and having chores to do goes a long ways to preventing depression. &nbsp;</p> <p>Natural light influences the brain via the optic nerve. &nbsp;I do not think sitting under artificial light is healthy. &nbsp;Movement is life--when you quit moving, you die. &nbsp;So, just get outdoors and do something... anything.</p>