The sun can affect health in a number of ways; one way is by impacting vitamin D levels. When exposed to the sun, the skin produces its own vitamin D through a series of reactions, beginning with the ...

What's the difference between normal winter blues and seasonal affective disorder, and when should you seek help?

SAD significantly impacts Michigan, with researchers at Michigan State University estimating that 20%-40% of Michiganders experience some degree of winter-related depression. Michigan is frequently ...

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Some people experience "winter blues" in winter, which manifests itself in depression due to the short daylight hours, the desire to go to bed earlier, and difficulty waking up in the dark. However, ...

As the days get shorter and sunlight becomes limited, many people begin to feel a shift in their mood and energy. Austin ...

How light deprivation, disrupted routines, and severe winter weather are impacting mental health across all ages LAS ...

It’s not unusual for winter’s shorter days, less sunshine and frigid temperatures to make it more difficult to stay on track with normal activities.

Some people may experience the "winter blues"—feeling sad from short days, climbing into bed earlier and resenting waking up on dark mornings. That's different than seasonal affective disorder (SAD), ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is defined by the Mayo Clinic as a type of depression related to changes in seasons. Symptoms typically begin in the fall and continue into the […] ...

Some of us may experience the "winter blues" – feeling sad from short days, climbing into bed earlier and resenting waking up ...

As winter approaches, some of us may experience the “winter blues” – feeling sad from shortened days, climbing into bed earlier and resenting waking up on dark mornings. That’s different from ...