This is the time of year that thousands of people become affected by SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder. It typically occurs during the winter months when daylight is at a minimum. Although not fully understood, we do know that sunlight on the skin produces vitamin D which aids the absorption of many nutrients that keep our body chemicals in balance. The best cure or prevention is 30 minutes or more of direct sunlight each day…just the excuse you need to take that break from the daily grind. However, the weather will not cooperate over the next few days with lots of clouds and rain in the forecast.

Joe Venuti
WCVB Meteorologist