And no, staying hydrated unfortunately does not mean drinking an extra iced coffee. Drerup warns to be careful of caffeine, because "although its stimulant effect initially promotes alertness and alleviates fatigue, its effects are most pronounced in the first hour and some people may notice a 'crash' as the caffeine leaves their system.
Additionally, if, like me, you often find yourself mainlining caffeine to get through that 3 p. Sometimes getting through a sunless day can seem impossible, and you can take a nap, Drerup says, but watch the timing and the length.
You should only be napping for 10 to 30 minutes, she advises. Sounds like it's time for a NASA nap! Also, make sure you're not napping late in the day, or you're likely to disturb your sleep schedule by pushing your bedtime back a few hours.
All in all, remember that being emotionally prepared for rainy days is just as important as having an umbrella on hand, and you'll be much more equipped when it comes to fighting off rainy day fatigue. By James Hale. People often experience lower blood pressure in the summer.
Increased sunlight can lead the body to build up serotonin , leading to a mood boost. Some researchers also believe spending time outside on a pleasant day can increase creative thinking.
Have you ever taken a long nap on a rainy day? How do other types of weather make you feel? You never know how it could affect your mood. A, CCRA. We are undergoing some spring clearing site maintenance and need to temporarily disable the commenting feature. Thanks for your patience. Drag a word to its definition. You have answered 0 of 3 questions correctly and your score is:. Want to add a little wonder to your website? Help spread the wonder of families learning together. We sent you SMS, for complete subscription please reply.
Follow Twitter Instagram Facebook. Why does rain make you sleepy? What is pink noise? How does weather affect the human body? Wonder What's Next? Tomorrow's Wonder of the Day will have you climbing to new heights! Try It Out Find a friend or family member who can help you keep learning with the activities below! Start a weather journal!
All you need is a notebook and something to write with. Each day, describe the weather outside. Was it rainy or sunny? Were there clouds? What was the temperature? Then, describe your mood. Did you feel joyful? Over the last decades, the use of white noise machines that can produce such neutral noise helps everyone from babies to adults to fall asleep and dream soundly.
It can be found in vacuum cleaners, washing machines, fridges, fans, and many other home appliances. Rain can produce such kind of noise. In addition to that, pink noise often accompanies white noise and aids others in sleep.
Inside white noise machines, you can turn up the volume of rain, fireplace wood cracking, waves, thunderstorms, and other natural noise. White noise and pink noise come accompanied when it rains and thunders outside. If you feel more tired and sleepy, the soothing sound of these two noises is likely lulling you to sleep. You know how oxygen reaching all parts of our bodies, including our heads, is good for us.
Many people think that getting sleep during the dark and rainy weather is good and that they get more sleep. However, scientists and studies show that lower barometric pressure leads to poor sleep quality because not enough oxygen enters the brain. One study found that lower barometric pressure affects your sleep in a way that you are more likely to develop symptoms of insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea. According to scientists , Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD is a type of depressive disorder that likely affects people during the winter months.
The reason it is often connected to depression is that symptoms like feeling constantly sleeping or sleeping for too long during such days are similar to that of depression where people tend to shut down and find comfort in sleeping and oversleeping. If you suspect to have the seasonal affective disorder, you should talk to your doctor, who will also direct you to your therapist who will confirm the disorder.
One of the most common treatments for this disorder is light therapy, where patients use a UV lamp and turn it on every day for some time.
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