Weird Ways to Cope With Winter

Winter can be a cruel time for many. With so many holidays, it's one of the busiest and most enjoyable times of the year, but the cold weather and long nights can lead to all kinds of mental and physical health issues. That's why it's important to pay extra attention to your health over winter -- after all, you wouldn't want anything spoiling the fun. Outside of the obvious tips like wrapping up warm and wearing sensible shoes, there are some lesser known winter health hacks that can really make the difference. Though it's easy to oversleep in winter, it isn't recommended. Image by Only Sequel. Try Not to Oversleep With so little daylight it can be tempting to snuggle down and hibernate like a bear. With most of us leading pretty hectic lives, it seems logical that more sleep could only be good for you, but this is actually far from the truth. Research conducted by the University of Birmingham found that those who sleep for more than eight hours a day are 15 percent more likely to develop metabolic syndrome than people who sleep less. What is metabolic syndrome, you ask? It's a combination of diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure that severely raises your risk of heart disease and stroke. The study found that between seven and eight hours a day was the optimum time, and any more could actually be detrimental to your health. Simulate the Dawn Some people suffer from lack of sunlight so much that they develop a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder -- or SA...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news