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 ...

Wavelengths of different colors can affect your body and mind in various ways. While some colors are energizing, green light may have a calming effect for some people that may help induce sleep or ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), now known clinically as major depressive disorder with seasonal patterns, is a condition that causes sadness or depression when the seasons change. It most typically ...

With the clocks going back at the end of October, we’re officially into the Autumn/Winter months, where the temperature gets colder and the days get darker. During this time of year, many people ...

People commonly use sun lamps, also known as SAD lamps, to treat a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). These lamps can also help a person’s body make vitamin D, which helps ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Nancy Redd Shifts in the number of daylight hours — due to changing seasons or ...

This post is about a SAD Lamp construction project that I recently attempted. The winter blues refers to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of seasonal-related depression. Though most of us ...