A new year is the time to set new goals. Yet studies have shown that most people don’t tend to uphold their New Year’s resolutions much past the first month. In an attempt to reframe the thinking around new year goal-setting, a new wellness trend has popped up online. It’s called the ’Winter Arc.’ There are over 400,000 posts on Instagram … Read more
You’re having trouble sleeping — have you considered turning your insomnia into insom-nom-nom-nom-nia? Sleep can be hard to come by in the winter because exposure to less sunlight can significantly disrupt internal clocks. There are several ways to restore restful sleep — try maintaining a consistent slumber schedule, basking in morning light and practicing relaxation. … Read more
Talk about cold-hearted! Heart attacks spike in the winter because the heart works harder to keep the body warm — and activities like shoveling snow can further strain it. Cold weather can also thicken blood, increasing the risk of blood clots. Heart attacks are most common in people 65 and older, but there’s been a … Read more
Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. The most recent numbers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported during the week of Dec. 5, up from 69 outbreaks the last week of … Read more
So much for a “long winter’s nap.” We often struggle to sleep well in the winter because less exposure to sunlight can significantly disturb our internal clocks, making it harder for us to fall and stay asleep. Plus, colder temperatures and dry air can irritate the throat and nasal passages, leading to tossing and turning … Read more
Oh, the weather outside is frightful — and not needing a trip to the ER would be delightful. Unfortunately, plenty of people end up in the hospital every year due to winter-related injuries, some serious enough to require surgery. Dr. Nicole Stevens, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at NYU Langone, is warning about the most common … Read more
If you are looking to play a round of golf during the winter months, look no further than California, Arizona or Hawaii for some of the top spots during what some consider the off-season. Online betting site JeffBet compiled a list of the top golf sites in the US from a selection of over 3,000 … Read more
Crackling fires have long been a gathering place where idyllic chestnuts are roasted, stories shared and souls warmed, whether around a hearth or at a campsite. Some folks cut their own wood and let it season, but most buy their wood without much thought about where it came from. As it happens, where our firewood … Read more
No one wants a blue Christmas, but a flu Christmas can be much, much worse. Colds, flus and other respiratory illnesses are more common in the winter. Flu viruses can survive longer in cold, dry air — and people spend lots of time indoors in chilly months, giving viruses more opportunity to spread. While respiratory … Read more
The days are shorter, you’re hibernating inside — and there’s a good chance you’re not getting enough vitamin D. About 40% of Americans aren’t. But in case you’re waiting for a sign from your body to pick up a supplement, an expert has broken down the symptoms that may spell danger for your vitamin D … Read more
Nearly two-thirds of Americans are chasing seasons, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that 65% have either already or would like to go “season chasing,” or purposely travel to a destination to experience a specific season. Of the 22% who have already done so and the 43% who would jump … Read more
Kiss those cracked lips goodbye. Dr. Mark Strom, a New York City dermatologist, says his super simple three-step method is the key to banishing chapped lips for good, even as the dry, cold winter months descend upon us. Dr. Mark Strom shared his three-step solution for chapped lips — and the first step is to … Read more
Santa may want to invest in some health insurance for his reindeer. A symptom known as the “Rudolph Sign” can be indicative of a larger infection in humans, and it’s especially common in the colder months. Of course, there’s no bright, glowing capacity to guide a sleigh, but the Rudolph Sign is marked by a … Read more
As we march through the holiday season, daylight is dwindling, social and familial obligations reach a tinsel pitch, and it’s easy to feel fatigue set in. Whether it is a struggle to get out of bed when the sky is dark, work burnout, or the temptation to nap after indulging in a filling feast, the … Read more
We are becoming the City That Never Sleets. Pacific island paradise Hawaii has officially seen more snow than New York City so far this fall despite the ferocious winter storm that pummeled the Northeast last week. That’s right, meteorologists issued a winter weather alert for the Big Island on October 28 after the first snow … Read more
Are these kicks a shoe-in for winter? Stylists have revealed the must-have shoes for the season, and, despite their comfort and warmth, UGGs are supposedly not among them. UGG boots — the fuzzy footwear that skyrocketed to popularity in the early 2000s and have recently been revived by Gen Z — are reportedly falling out of favor … Read more
The recovery process after Hurricane Helene has been a long one for western North Carolinians after the storm wiped out several towns, destroying homes and buildings. Some of the damaged areas in the mountains are still missing essential living elements like water or gas. As winter quickly approaches and temperatures drop, thousands of people in two counties are without heat after Helene wiped … Read more
Don’t let the cold weather keep you from heating up in the bedroom. A doctor is warning to watch out for “winter penis,” a seasonal condition that may hinder a man’s ability to perform sexually. As the temperature drops, the male genitalia recede into the body to maintain body heat, resulting in restricted blood flow. … Read more
Now it’s dark. Welcome to November, that dreaded time of year when the clocks tip back, the sun starts setting by the time you’ve finished your lunch, and you start telling everyone who will listen that your “seasonal affective disorder is kicking in.” Not so fast, says one mental health expert — who reminds those of … Read more
A late November storm is set to bring a variety of impacts, including severe weather, accumulating snow, high winds, and the first real blast of wintry-like temperatures this season, which could threaten travel at the start of Thanksgiving week. The storm is forecast to develop out of the Rockies early next week and sweep north … Read more