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As Spring advances, many flowering plants bloom. In some areas of the Northern hemisphere, Spring begins in February. Furthermore, temperate areas have a dry Spring which brings flowering. Also, in sub-arctic regions, Spring does not begin until May. Spring certainly is the result of warmth. Furthermore, this warmth is due to the changing of Earth’s axis relative to the Sun. Unstable weather can also occur in Spring. This happens when warm air invades from lower latitudes, while cold air pushes from the Polar Regions. In Spring, flooding is common in mountainous areas. This is because of the snowmelt acceleration by warm rains. In recent years, a new Spring phenomenon known as season creep has been observed. Most noteworthy, due to season creep, signs of Spring are now occurring earlier than expected. This trend is prevalent in many regions of the World. Spring Season certainly brings with itself many health benefits. One important benefit of the Spring Season is the mental boost. The Winter season can cause depression and anxiety in many people. Spring replaces those feelings with fresh and positive energy. People are able to come out of winter hibernation. Most noteworthy, the Spring Season is a period of rejuvenation and joy. Probably many individuals consume comfortable foods during Winter Season. This certainly results in increased weights for many individuals. Spring is a time for eating diet food. During Spring Season healthy fresh local food is available. Above all, many vitamin-rich vegetables reach their prime during Spring. Some of these vegetables are asparagus, kale, and peas.