In winter, the body produces more melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness, while less serotonin, a hormone responsible for a good mood, is produced.
That's why we feel more tired, both physically and emotionally.
Why do you always want to sleep in winter
However, in winter, people tend to sleep more - environmental changes make them more tired and sleepy.
For our biological clock, light hitting the retina tells us the time of day and the need to wake up.
Therefore, the desire to sleep longer is due to the reduction in daylight hours.
In winter, in addition to normal sleep time, we need additional time, amounting to an average of 1.75-2.5 hours per day.
As the days get shorter and temperatures get colder, it's not uncommon to experience a drop in energy levels, especially if you live in the northern part of the United States.
How to overcome sleepiness in winter
Try to get as much daylight as possible, work in good lighting.
Do morning exercises, walk more in the fresh air.
Regular physical activity not only eliminates risk factors for developing chronic non-communicable diseases, but also combats drowsiness.
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