What comes to mind when you think about winter? Snowflakes? Mittens? Reindeer? In much of the Northern Hemisphere, winter means colder temperatures, shorter days and year-end holidays. Along with these changes, a growing body of research in psychology and related fields suggests that winter also brings some profound changes in how people think, feel and […]
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can affect adults of all ages but seniors may be more at risk due to certain lifestyle factors. The good news is that SAD is a treatable condition and there are steps you can take to help ease the symptoms.
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Feeling a little more down during the cold, winter months? Here are some tips on how to survive the winter blues.
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Some of us are summer lovers. Others prefer the chill of winter. However, there may be a good reason why many feel the need to escape to a tropical beach during a deep freeze in the winter—our bodies are just not designed for freezing temperatures. Here are six ways a wicked winter can impact you.
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It’s no surprise that 25-percent of North Americans from a serious drop in mood and energy during the winter months, developing the “winter blues”—or worse, a case of full-blown seasonal affective disorder. The good news is that you can beat the winter blahs with these 10 mood and energy-boosting foods!
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