Tips for beating the 'winter blues' from a local expert

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Most of us have spent our whole lives dealing with Midwest winters, so why do so many people feel worse during the colder seasons? 

The winter blues are a real thing, but there are things you can do to combat those feelings of sadness. 

Herb Raasch is a clinical assistant professor of nursing at UW-Milwaukee. 

Raasch joined CBS 58 with tips to help you start feeling better.