8 Reasons Why Being Outdoors This Winter is Good for Your Health
Chilling out in the cold weather is great for your mind and body.
The brisk morning temperature read a chilly 22F on the thermometer. The crisp air filled my lungs as I glanced at the world around me through my misty cold breath. Winter had finally decided to pay us a visit to Northeast Ohio.
The park trail was waiting silently for us as my friend and I, dressed in warm winter wear, set out for a casual hike. You may wonder why anyone would head outside on such a cold day.
Honestly, we only wanted to get outside and get some fresh air. But then something magical happened.
As far as we could see, a light dusting of snow was adorning the trees and ground like a soft layer of frosting. I took a few slow deep breaths while surrounded by the solitude of the woods on this winter morning, and soon, all thoughts left my mind, and I was overwhelmed with a sense of peace and wonderment at the raw beauty before me.
Winter can be a magical time. However, all too often, it is fickle and likes to play a game of hide and seek. Some years we are greeted with a winter wonderland for weeks; other times, it is scarce and absent for most of the season.
