Recently, the editor has noticed that many 'full-attendance babies' have turned into 'difficult risers' since winter arrived. After finally getting up, they often appear listless, emotionally low, and occasionally irritable and restless. This situation may persist until the following spring. So, what exactly is happening to everyone?

This is actually a symptom of winter depression, commonly known as the 'Winter Psychological Flu,' also called Seasonal Affective Disorder, which is a special case of depression. According to relevant data, this condition usually occurs in high-latitude, low-temperature areas with short winter daylight hours, with women being a high-risk group for winter depression. However, this seasonal depression tends to gradually improve as the weather warms up, so there's no need to worry too much!

Many doctors have provided methods to prevent and regulate the Winter Psychological Flu. Appropriate outdoor exercise, good sleep habits, and frequent sun exposure are all very effective. Here, the editor also introduces a method: regularly drinking green tea can also reduce the probability of developing depression in winter and alleviate this seasonal ailment. Below, the editor provides a detailed explanation.

Green tea is unfermented, and its processing technique preserves the original flavor of the tea leaves. Research has found that the fresh and pleasant taste of tea can make people feel happy. Additionally, the production process of green tea retains the natural nutrients in the fresh leaves. Well-known components such as caffeine, vitamins, and tea polyphenols are present in relatively high amounts. These nutrients have antioxidant, radiation-protective, and anti-aging effects. In particular, the caffeine in tea leaves can stimulate the human central nervous system, invigorate the nerves, and have a refreshing and mind-clearing effect, which is very helpful for the low and listless state of depression patients. The vitamins in green tea also provide excellent benefits for the body. Therefore, the editor suggests that during winter office mornings, why not drink a few more cups of green tea? It can both refresh the mind and ward off depression, as well as resist computer radiation and protect the skin. Why not give it a try?