Tag: winter
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Winter Wellness: 8 Foods to Keep You Warm and Boost Immunity
[ad_1] The refreshing, tangy flavors of citrus fruits are a welcomed departure from the hearty and often heavy winter meals. They add a zesty twist to your palate and elevate your mood, which can be a real mood-saver during the gloomy winter months. Citrus fruits also contribute to hydration, another essential aspect of winter wellness,…
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Super Cold Temps Can Put Your Heart at Risk—Here’s How to Stay Safe
[ad_1] When it’s freezing out, trekking to the office, getting a run in, or shoveling piles of snow from your walkway can be a major pain. But you’re not wrong to want to lay low when it’s frigid out. Cold weather can do a number on your heart, according to Jeffrey Berger, MD, the director…
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Humans ‘may need more sleep in winter’, study finds
Humans ‘may need more sleep in winter’, study finds Research shows people get more deep REM sleep than in summer, and may need to adjust habits to season For those of us who struggle to leave our beds in the winter, taunts of “lazy” could well be misplaced. New research suggests that while humans do…
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Blair Braverman: The 5 Training Tips That Prepped Me for a 998-Mile Dog Sledding Race Across Alaska
As a child, Blair Braverman dreamed of being a dogsledder the way other kids aspire to be astronauts, movie stars, or deep ocean explorers. Growing up in Northern California’s Central Valley, where snow was a foreign concept, Braverman would nonetheless pull on rollerblades, tether herself to her golden retriever, and pretend she was mushing. “I…
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23 Most Comfortable Boots for All-Day Walking in 2022: UGG, Merrell, Eddie Bauer
The fall season kicked off with a splash and with that comes the need for a refresh of comfortable boots that you can wear daily. Here’s the thing: as stylish and as chic as a pair of over-the-knee or ankle booties look, it can be hard to find a pair that doesn’t leave your feet…
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Wholesome soup, night walks and wearable sleeping bags: how to prepare for winter – and even embrace it
Wholesome soup, night walks and wearable sleeping bags: how to prepare for winter – and even embrace it Many of us dread the nights drawing in and this year there is added apprehension. Here experts offer advice to get yourself through the colder months Winter is coming and the beauty of autumn – red and…
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47 Cozy Gifts For Cold Weather in 2022: Anthropologie, Amazon, Outdoor Voices, Etsy, Brooklinen, Birkenstock
As fall settles in and winter approaches, many folks feel the innate desire to snuggle up and enjoy the comforts of their space. There’s a wide world of cozy gifts to make this season even sweeter—and soothe chilly hands and frozen feet. Maybe the person you’re gifting could use a therapeutic heated pillow, a set…
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The Best Winter Hiking Boots to Keep You Warm and Dry, According to Outdoor Experts
For those willing to brave the cold, winter hiking can be a glorious experience. Snow settles on the landscape, covering everything in a glistening white and dampening sounds to create a rarely-heard silence—pretty picture, right? But it comes with some complications: namely, cold and icy conditions. With the right winter hiking boots (and some high-quality…
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Winter Herbs You Can Forage For In Cold Weather
Enjoy this shortlist of 10 winter herbs for foraging during the cold months. From dandelions and violets to conifer leaves and rose hips! Did you know that you can forage for herbs in the winter as well as in the summer? Even when the land is in a cover of snow and ice, there are…
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6 Ways To Help Save Plants That Have Been Frozen
Each year frozen plants are a problem for all gardeners north of the frost line. But don’t worry, frost on plants is not a death sentence! Last night was windy. Really windy, gusts over 40mph. It took the covers off of my plants that I was trying to keep over the winter. I should have…
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Cut And Come Again Lettuce and Other Fall Veggies
Cut and come again lettuce is popular but did you know this gardening method works for growing many other vegetables during fall and winter? The concept of planting a garden in the late summer for fall and early veggies isn’t new. But did you know that with a lot of plants, you don’t need to…
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Surprising Ways to Help Winter Birds
Winter Birds Do you feed the birds that overwinter in your neighborhood? I am a bit torn on the subject. We fill our feeder sporadically, which used to make me feel guilty. If you don’t have a feeder filled regularly, the birds don’t know to come there. Without a steady stream of birds at your…