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Studies show that winter months can take a huge toll on our mental health-- -
and lots of people suffer from depression or a “down” mood during that time. The
darkness and cold dampen our moods and it’s proven that humans are social
animals that don’t do well in isolation, and the winter months can be very isolating
for people. Health professionals suggest that you and a close friend sign up for a
yoga, cooking, sewing, or scrapbooking class. Not only do these kinds of classes
improve your mental and physical fitness, but they help to fill that social craving
that we have as human beings. Also, don’t forget to supplement that Vitamin D in
the winter months. Even if the sun is shining in the winter, unless you are living in
Hawaii, those rays will not help your body maintain normal vitamin D levels.