THE NUANCE

The Science of Spring Fever

Why this time of year can trigger feelings of pleasure, pain, or a bit of both

Markham Heid
Elemental
Published in
5 min readApr 1, 2021

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Illustration: Kieran Blakey for Elemental

Spring is a season of rebirth and renewal. Flowers sprout, leaves bud, and the natural world wakes up from its long winter hibernation. Likewise, a lot of people feel rejuvenated as the days grow longer, sunnier, and warmer.

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Markham Heid
Elemental

I’m a frequent contributor at TIME, the New York Times, and other media orgs. I write mostly about health and science. I like long walks and the Grateful Dead.