Despite long cold winters and limited daylight, people in the Nordic region use routines, morning light therapy, and social rhythms to keep their energy and mood steady all winter long. Experts say consistent sleep, social time, light exposure, and movement can ease winter fatigue — a practical guide to staying well until spring
(c) Sébastien Goldberg
(c) Sébastien Goldberg

Cómo los nórdicos afrontan con éxito los inviernos más oscuros

MEDICAL XPRESS

Aunque el invierno trae días breves y temperaturas bajo cero, en los países nórdicos mantienen sus horarios de sueño, usan luces que imitan el amanecer, comparten momentos sociales y siguen activos. Esa combinación ayuda a mantener el estado de ánimo y la vitalidad hasta que la luz vuelve en primavera.

Read Full Story

Entradas relacionadas

Los Más Leídos

An Essex couple trialled a HeatHub—a mini data-centre in their garden shed with over 500 computers—to heat their home while moving from gas boiler to solar setup. Their monthly bills dropped from about £375 to just £40-£60, blending innovation with home comfort.
Centro de datos en un cobertizo reduce la factura de calefacción a £40
A new bio-inspired filter developed at the University of Bonn uses the same gill-arch architecture as filter-feeding fish to remove more than 99 % of microplastic fibers from washing machine wastewater. Because it’s self-cleaning and clog-resistant, it could be cheaply built into future washing machines — a clear win for cleaner water and less plastic pollution.
Filtro inspirado en peces elimina 99 % de microplásticos
The European Commission has launched a plan to slash major journey times on Europe’s high-speed rail network by about 50%, with examples like Berlin–Copenhagen in 4 h instead of 7 by 2030 and Sofia–Athens in 6 h instead of nearly 14 by 2035, while unlocking investment and harmonising systems for faster, greener travel.
Viajar en Europa en la mitad del tiempo: velocidad y sostenibilidad van de la mano
France’s Parliament approved a major reform: any sexual act without explicit, informed, revocable consent will now be criminalized. The law defines consent as “free, specific, prior and revocable,” ensuring silence or no reaction is not considered agreement.
Francia incorpora el consentimiento en la ley sobre violación tras el caso Pelicot