Seasonal affective disorder affects 0.5-3% of the world’s population which is a substantial number of people suffering when daylight hours reduce. Symptoms of SAD consist of fatigue, tiredness, ...

Besides helping with seasonal depression in fall and winter, they can boost energy levels, plus improve sleep.

The "winter blues" season is upon us. As our exposure to daylight decreases over the winter months, millions of Americans suffer each year from the effects of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a ...

Save this Daylight Savings hack for later. Throughout my years of living through cold, East Coast winters, I’ve heard plenty of advice (both professional and anecdotal) about how to cope. Get a heated ...

Incorporate other strategies. SAD lamps can be effective at tackling seasonal depression, but many people need a combination of approaches to feel better, Dr. Sit said. Pairing light therapy with ...

The shorter daylight hours and reduced sunlight in the fall and winter mean less light exposure, which can make you want to hit snooze on your alarm clock and sleep all day. This case of the seasonal ...

Get our expert scientist's verdict on whether light therapy really works to boost your mood. Plus, the most popular SAD lamps to buy Martha RobertsSenior researcher and writer Award-winning senior ...

As autumn and winter approaches, one thing many people dread is the darker mornings and evenings. For some, the shorter, darker days can bring on the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD, a ...

Light plays an important role in many aspects of our lives, from our sleep cycles to mental health. If our bodies don’t get the proper light we need, it can cause a chemical change in the brain that ...

When Dr. Norman Rosenthal moved to the U.S. from South Africa, he felt less energetic during the harsh winters. He noticed that other people felt the same way. "Just like the autumn leaves, they ...

This story was originally published on Oct. 23, 2020, and has been updated to include a rerun of the podcast episode. When Dr. Norman Rosenthal moved to the U.S. from South Africa, he felt less ...