Beating the ‘winter blues’ in Michiana
Posted: Jan 10, 2024 3:07 PM EDT | Updated: Jan 10, 2024 7:04 PM EDT
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Expecting more showers and storms later today, lasting into Friday
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Beloved Arlington Pool in South Bend to close
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Mishawaka Police holds memorial honoring fallen officers and...
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St. Joseph County to appoint new health officer
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Pierceton neighbors protest sidewalk project that would remove...
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After Tuesday’s torrential rain, more downpours possible Thursday
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Berrien County community honors officers fallen in the line of...
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Irish prepare to avenge lone loss of season Saturday
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Showers end the week, then a fair weekend
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200-year-old historic cabin makes way to new home at The History...
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New program will feed kids through the summer at Culver Community...
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Light rain this morning doesn’t last all day long
Lifelong Michiana residents are familiar with the scarcity of sunshine during the winter and all the challenges that come with it, like mood swings, overeating and general fatigue. In fact, there’s a legitimate medical diagnosis behind the experience, called “Seasonal Affective Disorder.”
The disorder can be caused by the body’s lack of Vitamin D production, which we get from sunlight exposure. Given that the grey "permacloud" sitting over Michiana likely won't be lifting anytime soon, many might be wondering how to ease these symptoms.
ABC57’s Ryan Jaghab heard from experts about how you can get the Vitamin D boost you need this winter.
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