SEEKING THE SUN?

THESE HEALTHY DESTINATIONS WILL BRING YOUR BODY MUCH-NEEDED WARMTH AND LIGHT THIS WINTER.

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As the days get shorter and daylight dims, so can your mood. Up to 20% of U.S. adults experience the “winter blues,” a mild form of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), at this time of year. That’s because sunlight is one of the body’s most powerful regulators, Upping your serotonin levels to support a steady mood, boosting your vitamin D levels to promote strong immunity, and keeping your circadian rhythm humming so you can sleep soundly and wake up energized and refreshed. Without enough light, those systems can get out of sync—hence that tired, irritable, sad feeling. Some science suggests that light therapy lamps may help improve SAD symptoms by mimicking outdoor light, but there's nothing quite like feeling the warm sun on your face and breathing fresh air. If you're up for chasing some rays for a midwinter boost, these spot