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Local Radio,20 Jan 2026,7 mins

Why Blue Monday is no longer a one off day

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Blue Monday is sometimes referred to as the third Monday in January and described as the most depressing day of the year. Research suggests poor health is a daily occourence. Dr Marwa Ali tells Renu Annobil why Blue Monday is such a pinch point.

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