Vim & Vigor - Winter 2016 - Gwinnett Medical Center - 49
PHOTO BY THINKSTOCK
YOUR
BODY in
WINTER W
Weather can affect you
physically and mentally.
Here's a look at what's
going on, from head to toe.
inter brings a nostalgic glow: holiday
celebrations, the love of friends and
family, and of course a light dusting
of snowflakes. But underneath these
treasures, are hidden health risks lurking?
Whether we notice it or not, our bodies are
continually fighting to stay healthy in winter. That
doesn't mean, however, that we should give up on
feeling good during winter and settle in for hibernation.
To get a better understanding of why our bodies
experience the changes they do during the winter
months, let's turn to the experts.
BY EMILY FROST
WINTE R 2016
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