Summary
AROUND this time of year, as the days become shorter, many people will be starting their mornings in front of a light box, hoping it will cheer them up.
They suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) a combination of depression and lethargy triggered by a lack of light.See the full content of this document
Extract
Is There Any Such Thing As Winter Blues?
The theory is that winter light makes our brains produce more of the sleep hormone melatonin and less mood-boosting serotonin.
Using a light box or lamp is said to 'reset' the balance.But does the condition really exist? Is this the best wa...See the full content of this document
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