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 | From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About Healthy Monday Editor Winter can be a difficult time of year for many people for a variety of reasons. The fact that there is less daylight, colder temperatures, and an upswing in cold and flu viruses circulating around means that there are challenges to contend with during these months. This Monday, we encourage you read more about some of the issues we may face during winter, and take at least one step (or as many as you like!) to improve your mood and health during this time of year. Have a happy, healthy Monday--and enjoy the rest of your week as well!
--Elizabeth Scott | |
Affected By SAD? How To Tell, and What To Do
Some people suffer from a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder, aptly known as SAD. In its milder forms, it's known as "Winter Blues," and has several causes. It's actually quite common, and treatable as well. Learn more about it and how you can recover if you're affected, from Amber J. Tresca, one of our About.com experts. Read more
| How To Maintain an Exercise Regimen During Winter
Winter can take a toll on your health and wellbeing by making it more difficult to get out and exercise. With shorter days and lower temperatures, many people find it more difficult to find the time and energy to stay motivated to exercise. Fortunately, there are some simple and effective ways to keep your motivation up and keep those workouts happening--and reap the health benefits that come with them. Let Elizabeth Quinn, our sports medicine expert, walk you through it all. Read more
| Avoid The Flu--Or Heal Quickly!
The introduction of the flu shot has helped many people stay healthier during flu season. However, the shot is not a guarantee, and there are other things you can do to enhance your health, both to heal quickly and to avoid catching colds or the flu altogether. Learn more from Kristina Duda, About.com's cold and flu expert. Read more
| Winter Health Tips For Kids and Families
Asthma, dry skin, nosebleeds, and colds--these are just a few health issues that become more prominent or problematic during the winter months. About.com's pediatrics expert, Dr. Vincent Iannelli, shares information on these and other health issues you and your family may face during winter, and shares tips on how to cope. He also shares some interesting health myths--how many of these have you fallen for? Read more
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