Although Oklahoma has always been known for its unpredictable weather, Marlow experienced some rain and dropping temperatures early this fall season.

Much to Oklahomans’ appreciation, the state of Oklahoma cooled down to the low-nineties and mid-eighties, and even occasional mid-seventies, the weeks of Sunday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 26

Marlow has seen its fair share of cold weather in 2021 with the coldest time being January’s fifty degrees.

Cold weather can affect many things like the pipes, windows, doors, gutters, attics, roofs and heating systems in buildings, but it can also affect people.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that happens annually, usually in the winter, and is thus known as seasonal depression.

Emotions, sleep, appetite and energy levels can all be affected by this condition, which can lead to relationship issues and habit changes.

People tend to lose interest in previously loved hobbies and instead participate in activities that will make them feel connected to others such as board games, puzzles and simulation.

Additional research from the Houston Methodist Leading Medicine suggests that people are less likely to address cognitive issues in the summer than in the winter because the summer requires more glucose for brain functions.

In addition, viruses grow more rapidly in low temperatures, making winter a difficult time due to wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath.

Another reason cold weather is often disliked is because the lack of the B12 vitamin makes people’s joints hurt and feel uncomfortable, even though colder weather is known to boost brain activity.

People can think more clearly in colder temperatures and often do activities better when the room temperature is adjusted to a lower setting than when it is set to a warmer setting, according to Doctor of Philosophy, Nigel Barber.

Cold weather has changed the course of history and the way people feel throughout life, including people living in Marlow, Oklahoma.