By Grace Eberly, DO
Pediatrician, Caughman Health Center, Pediatric Associates of Northwest Ohio
It is a well-studied but often-forgotten phenomenon that each year during the winter months, up to 10 million Americans will experience symptoms of depression. As its name implies, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mood disturbance thought to be caused by the effect of shorter days and decreasing amounts of sunlight on the brain.
For most people who experience these “winter blues,” spring brings with it renewed life and increased optimism. However, some will have persistent symptoms that carry on long after the flowers have begun to bloom. Now is as good a time as any to check in on your loved ones and offer them support.
HARROD__Two Allen East girl hoop standouts were voted second team All-District 8 in basketball for the 2023-24 season by the D8 Coaches Association recently.
ADA__The Ada High School boys basketball team lost 54-43 to Lincolnview in their last Northwest Conference contest and home season finale Friday, February 23.
CANTON__Ada High School junior Lily Baumgartner fared well in both of her A Finals races at the Ohio state Div. II swim meet Friday evening in the C.T. Branin Natatorium at Canton.
FFA members from Ada High School traveled to Wilmington College to participate in the Speak to Lead Invite. Taylor Price and Dailah Preston recited the FFA Creed. Aidra Preston recited her speech titled “The Importance of Family Farms.” Katelynn Metzger participated in the extemporaneous speech category in which you draw a topic and have 30 minutes to prepare a 4-minute speech.
