Why Winter is a Great Time of Year

Not a fan of winter? Consider some of its good – and healthy – points!

Good points:

• The beauty of the snowy scenery
• Holiday music, candles, decorations, parties and fun
• Bright white and colored holiday lights
• Hot beverages and comfort food
• Getting cozy with blankets and fires
• Gift-giving and presents
• Watching or participating in winter activities or sports such as sledding, skating, skiing, snowmobiling, football, basketball, snowball fights and building snowmen and snow forts

Healthy points:

• Colder temperatures make your body work harder to maintain core temperature, so you might burn more calories.
• In cooler temperatures, the body may use less glucose, leaving more for the brain’s mental tasks, boosting brain power and clearer thinking.
• Cooler temperatures and less daylight can improve sleep.