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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatments
- Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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Ever heard of the winter blues? This common phrase is used to describe that blah feeling that strikes during winter months when the weather is cold and the sky is gray in many parts of the country.
The reality is, the winter blues is a form of depression.
“When t...
Got the 'Winter Blues'? Exercise Can Help
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 12, 2022
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A good workout can boost mood, making it an ideal routine as the days get shorter and darker.
If you're one of the millions affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and you feel tired, unmotivated, down on life and crave carbs and sweets, staying active can help. An...
'SAD Season': Depression Risks Rise as Days Get Shorter
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2022
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As the daylight hours shrink, people's moods can wind up in the tank.
Rest assured, you're not alone. It's the SAD season for those affected by seasonal affective disorder. That's the depression, fatigue and withdrawal that shorter days and longer nights often bring.
With Days Getting Shorter, Are You at Risk for Seasonal Depression?
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2022
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When summer turns to fall, the shorter days can cause some people to feel the "winter blues." Now one expert offers information on how to cope with seasonal depression, which comes during the cold, dark months of the year.
Let the Sun In: More Natural Light at Home Lightens Your Mood
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2022
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It's safe to say that when searching for somewhere to live most people prefer open, airy spaces over dark and dingy ones. Now, new research suggests why: Homes filled with lots of natural light makes for happier residents.
"We sought to explore the relationship between <...
Midwinter Blues Could Be SAD: An Expert Guide to Treatments
- February 9, 2022
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Though the days are getting noticeably longer, if you're feeling down this winter, you might have a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.
Winter Blues? It Could Be SAD
- January 23, 2022
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If winter gets you down, you may have a form of depression called SAD.
That's short for seasonal affective disorder.
SAD brings on...
After Clocks 'Fall Back' This Weekend, Watch Out for Seasonal Mood Changes
- Robert Preidt
- November 5, 2021
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As clocks are turned back an hour this weekend and it gets dark earlier, many people will begin grappling with seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
The disorder -- also known as winter or seasonal depression -- affects up to 5% of Americans, but rates are much higher in No...
Feeling SAD? Here Are Ways to Ease Winter Blues
- February 6, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic can make mental health struggles even worse for some people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
SAD is a type of depression triggered by the shorter daylight hours and gray skies of winter. It causes symptoms such as overeating, social withdrawa...