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CURE FOR CABIN FEVER
The winter solitude of the Stanislaus River Parks
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Taking in the sights, sounds and smells of nature is entirely possible at Caswell Memorial State Park. Natural beaches like the one pictured are scattered along the Stanislaus River. - photo by HIME ROMERO
Got cabin fever?Are the cold temperatures, overcast skies and perpetual morning dew taking their toll on your overall psyche?You’re not alone. Seasonal affective disorder – known more commonly as “the winter blahs” – is common among people who are active during the summer months and suddenly find themselves confined to their homes for a long period of time. The absence of sunlight and the chemical processes that it spurs in the brain, experts say, is to blame.