People who feel more fatigued, sad, irritable and hungry as the days darken from fall into winter may benefit from using a light box, also called a therapy lamp, according to health experts. Seasonal ...

The winter weather can take a toll on our mental health. The days are shorter, the nights are longer and many of us aren't spending as much time outdoors. However, for some people, the season can be ...

Chocolate chip cookies and carb-binging. Oversleeping. Weight gain. Gloom. Low energy, social isolation. Brain fog. Yup: Winter is coming. These are a few symptoms making up seasonal affective ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is more than the “winter blues.” It’s a real mood disorder linked to reduced light exposure that can disrupt your sleep, energy, and internal clock. Bright light ...

HOUSTON — Shorter days and lack of sunlight can greatly affect one’s mental state. People often suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during the fall and winter months due to lack of sunlight.

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, ...

Light therapy can boost your mood, but you need the right model. Here's what experts say about picking an effective model. Corin Cesaric-Epple Editor Corin Cesaric-Epple is a Flex Editor at CNET. She ...

The transition from autumn’s golden hues to winter’s stark landscape brings more than bare trees and early sunsets. For millions, the seasonal shift ushers in an unwelcome companion: a persistent ...

February is the shortest month of the year, yet seasonal affective disorder can make it feel like being stuck in a waiting room with no clock. The condition stems from reduced daylight and tends to ...

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 ...