Mid-State Health supports healthy activity during winter months

PLYMOUTH — As we move deeper into the winter months, Mid-State Health is reminding everyone in the community that physical activity is essential for both physical and mental well-being, regardless of the season. Cold temperatures and shorter days can make outdoor exercise seem less appealing but staying active during the winter months is crucial to maintaining overall health and quality of life. No matter your age, it’s important to find ways to keep your body moving.

Winter offers a variety of exciting opportunities for physical activity, including skiing, ice skating, and snowshoeing. These winter sports not only provide a fun outlet but also engage muscles and improve coordination. Even when options are limited, indoor workouts like yoga, strength training or home exercise routines can keep the body moving when it’s too cold outside. Even those with limitations can benefit from low-impact exercises, such as walking, stretching, or chair-based activities, which help maintain flexibility and balance. Encouraging people of all ages to stay active is key to promoting long-term health and wellness.

In addition to the physical benefits, staying active during the winter months can also help combat seasonal depression and manage stress. Regular exercise releases endorphins, which can help improve mood and mental well-being, making it especially important when the weather can make us feel more isolated or sluggish.

Staying active, even during the winter months, is key to keeping both your body and mind in good shape.

Whether you’re indoors or outdoors, regular movement helps reduce the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes, boosts your mood, and keeps energy levels high. It’s about making physical activity a priority, no matter the season.

Mid-State Health encourages everyone to explore fun and creative ways to stay active this winter. Staying active is a simple and effective way to protect both your body and mind, no matter what the weather brings.

Mid-State Health Center delivers primary care and supportive services at locations in Bristol, Plymouth, and Lincoln, offering medical services, dental services, behavioral health counseling, physical and occupational therapy, orthopedics, nutrition, chiropractic, diagnostic imaging, infusion, recovery, and care management for the entire family. The mission of Mid-State Health Center is to provide sound primary health care to the community accessible to all regardless of the ability to pay.