Feeling Extra Lazy in Winters? Here’s The Science Behind It

Last Updated: December 29, 2022, 18:37 ISTSome of the other factors resulting in Seasonal Fatigue according to Live Science are hormonal changes, unhealthy behaviours, and certain

vitamin deficiencies. (Credits: Reuters)If you have found yourself feeling fatigued during the winter season, you are not alone. Feeling sluggish as the days turned colder is

standard and the Founder of The Sleep School, Guy Meadows, has explained the science behind what is called Seasonal Fatigue.If you have found yourself feeling fatigued during the

winter season, you are not alone. Feeling sluggish as the days turned colder is standard and the Founder of The Sleep School, Guy Meadows, has explained the science behind what is

called Seasonal Fatigue. The bleak winter day brings a lack of sunlight and a general sense of lethargy, which might just be the reason behind this syndrome. "The arrival of winter

brings with it a number of potential challenges for sleep, including reduced exposure to sunlight, cooler temperatures, clock changes, and lowered immunity," Guy Meadows, a sleep

researcher, was quoted as saying by LiveScience. He added, “All these [factors] disturb sleep, making it harder to get up in the morning."Some of the other factors resulting in

Seasonal Fatigue according to Live Science are hormonal changes, unhealthy behaviours, and certain vitamin deficiencies. It has also been mentioned that winter can bring about more

than just fatigue for some people. This is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and its symptoms include excessive tiredness, grogginess, lack of energy, and persistent low

mood.The NHS has reported that while the exact cause of SAD is not known, it is often found that reduced exposure to sunlight might be one of the reasons. This theory suggests that

a lack of sunlight might affect the working of the brain called the hypothalamus. This in turn might affect the production of melatonin, the hormone responsible for making us feel

sleepy. People with SAD may produce higher than normal levels of it. It has also been linked to lower serotonin levels and changes in the body's circadian rhythm or internal

clock.Meanwhile, Meadows hasn't left people with just explaining the science behind SAD. He has also given a solution. As per Meadows, you can reduce the amount of daytime

melatonin by simply exposing yourself to light right after you wake up. It does not matter whether the light is natural or artificial.How are you making sure you keep your energy

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