Winter Health

There are plenty of reasons to dislike winter – and a host of cold-weather health problems only adds to the list. When temperatures drop, certain ailments and illnesses become much more common. And some illnesses thrive especially well during the coldest months of the year. 

In January and February, it can be hard to summon a positive attitude about winter. The holidays are over, but the days are still extremely short. The weather is frigid in most parts of the United States, and there’s isn’t another fun holiday until Valentine’s Day, which most people are conflicted about anyway. If you’re just feeling down because of the crummy weather, here are some little tips that will help boost your mood this winter.