From ice fishing to toboggan racing to skiing in a ghost town, winter adventures hit differently in these less-crowded alternatives to national parks.

Many people across cultures grow up hearing that cold weather makes you sick. Going outside without a coat, breathing in cold air, sleeping in a chilly room, getting caught in cold rain or snow, or simply feeling chilled are often blamed for causing colds or flu.

There are no official winter health screening tests, but some experts may recommend certain tests for older adults or those with underlying health conditions. Learn more.

View post: Nintendo Lists Switch and Switch 2 Games Under $30 You Can Play Today, Starting at $4.99 NWS issued winter storm and weather advisories across multiple U.S. regions. Up to 22 inches of snow expected in parts of the U.S.; freeze warnings in ...

Canadian writer Louise Penny poses during a portrait session. She is the author of a hugely successful series of mysteries perfect for winter reading. When the weather outside turns frightful, there’s nothing as delightful as curling up with a great book.

Put simply, “feeling hungrier during winter is normal,” Kathleen Moore, RDN, LD, a staff dietitian at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, tells SELF. More specifically, Moore explains, “reduced sunlight and lower temperatures influence appetite and mood” in ways both subtle and overt.

An updated winter weather advisory was released by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 2:12 a.m. in effect until 4 p.m. for Berks and Lehigh counties.

Art installations hang from recognizable buildings, cast color onto high-traffic foot bridges, and provide pleasant surprises rounding corners.