The sun has come out, along with the long-lost people from the winter months. Looking around at the smiling, active faces of those taking advantage of the warmth and sunlight, it can truly be said that the outdoors can improve a person's mood.
An article from MSN.com says that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can actually cause depression in the long, gloomy days of winter. When the sun finally breaks through the clouds, melatonin and serotonin hormones begin to flow throughout the body, causing mood to be elevated.
"We tell people to take advantage of the sunny days," says Dr. Ani Kalayjian, professor of psychology at Fordham University. "Leave the computers and the indoor games and get out there in the sun. That's when they can recharge their batteries—recharge their serotonin—and maintain higher mood.
Taking the doctor's advice, here at 10 outdoor vacation spots around the country that can show the beauty of nature as well as keep your spirits alive.
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