Winter

Mental health tips: Simple ways to beat the winter blues and manage mood swings

Mental health tips: Simple ways to beat the winter blues and manage mood swings

As the days get colder and the wintry chill sets in, we tend to spend more time indoors curled up in our blankets and binge-watching movies or just glued to our screens. As we become less active, our mental health can also suffer. If you’re also someone who feels down most winters, it could probably …

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Scientists finally know why people catch more colds and flus in winter |  CNN

Scientists finally know why people catch more colds and flus in winter | CNN

Editor’s note: Get inspired with a weekly roundup of living well, simplified. Subscribe to CNN life, but better newsletter with information and tools to improve your well-being. CNN — A chill is in the air, and you all know what that means – it’s time for cold and flu season, when it seems like everyone …

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Shorter days are affecting the mood of millions of Americans - a nutritional neuroscientist offers tips to avoid the winter blues

Shorter days are affecting the mood of millions of Americans – a nutritional neuroscientist offers tips to avoid the winter blues

The annual pattern of winter depression and melancholy — better known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD — suggests a strong link between your mood and the amount of light you get during the day. To put it simply: the less light you are exposed to, the more your mood can decline. The winter blues …

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Exclusive: 10 superfoods to fight colds and flu in winter - take your pick and be healthy!

Exclusive: 10 superfoods to fight colds and flu in winter – take your pick and be healthy!

Winter regime: It’s the season to be merry! With the arrival of December, winter has officially set in. And while you’re sleeping in woolen clothes or curling up under a blanket, it’s important to pay attention to your diet. Cold temperatures bring with them their own set of health issues. “Winter seasons report more patients …

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Cold Weather Workouts Can Be Dangerous: How to Stay Safe

While most people are less motivated to exercise in cold weather, experts stress the importance of sticking with your fitness routine to stay healthy and stave off the winter blues. Freezing temperatures can put off the most dedicated athletes and can even be dangerous unless you follow expert advice to help keep you motivated and …

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Try these 6 tips if you find it difficult to train during the shorter days of winter

Try these 6 tips if you find it difficult to train during the shorter days of winter

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Try these 6 tips if you find it difficult to train during the shorter days of winter

Try these 6 tips if you find it difficult to train during the shorter days of winter

Welcome to the Start TODAY walking challenge. Subscribe to our free newsletter Start TODAY to join the challenge with Al Roker and get daily inspiration delivered to your inbox. So join us on the Start TODAY Facebook Group for advice and motivation, to connect with others following the plan – and to get real-time advice …

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Winter diet for pregnant women: 7 essential foods to eat during pregnancy

Winter diet for pregnant women: 7 essential foods to eat during pregnancy

To ensure a healthy pregnancy, moms-to-be should include these 7 friends of winter in their diet that are known to boost immunity and keep infections at bay. Winter diet for pregnant women: 7 essential foods to eat during pregnancy (Source: Freepik) Ensuring your body is getting the required nutrition is extremely important for a healthy …

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