As the white peaks of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range dominate our horizon, the beauty of a New Hampshire winter can sometimes be overshadowed by a persistent "winter fog."
For many older adults in the Mount Washington Valley, this feeling isn't just a case of the "winter blues" — it may be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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