>For 1, that's a great idea and I really need the exercise. But it's ruled out for 4 months of the year due to northern temperatures. There's stationary bikes,

>For 1, that's a great idea and I really need the exercise. But it's ruled out for 4 months of the year due to northern temperatures. There's stationary bikes, gyms, etc. Plus, not going outside is an attitude issue. I've gone running a few times in winter, despite having Raynaud's syndrome (or something similar, my extremities tend towards ambient temperature unless I'm jogging or doing something equally strenuous). It's doable. Not pleasant and requires some thought and care though. >For 3, won't the blue light from the TV cause someone to stay awake? I Any bright screen makes falling asleep harder, fools the body into thinking it's daylight. Only something like Kindle with very gentle light doesn't make going to sleep harder.