Women who start to feel the winter blues next week after the clocks go back can combat this by donning their ladies fitness clothing and taking part in regular exercise, a mental health expert has claimed.

Bridget O'Connell, head of information at mental health charity Mind, said that any kind of physical activity can be effective when it comes to improving mood.

"Any exercise, including indoor exercise, is known to help boost mood, but if you find that you are feeling down as the clocks go back it is even more important to seek out some daylight outdoors," she said.

Ms O'Connell went on to suggest that people leave their workplace on their lunch breaks to go for a walk and get some fresh air.

Her comments follow the publication of research by Saga, which revealed that the changing of the clocks in winter leaves 41 per cent of over-50s feeling more depressed and makes 24 per cent feel grumpier than usual.

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