seasonal affective disorder
Spring allergies linked to depression, suicide — expert blames 'pollen bombs' for seasonal sads
Call it the bloom-bonic plague.
What is TikTok's 'April theory' and does astrology support it?
As we march through the month of April, a viral TikTok theory is sweeping the socials. The viral TikTok April theory maintains that during the fourth month of the year,...
Equinox myths debunked — from eggs to equal night and daylight
Because the spring equinox equates to the first match strike of fiery Aries season, there's plenty of smoke around the myth and meaning of this day of days.
This is the worst week for seasonal affective disorder — how to survive it
The condition affects about 5% of US adults, while another 10% to 20% suffer milder winter blues, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Daylight Savings and the NYC Marathon: Will it impact runners' health?
This fall, daylight savings time (DST) officially ends at 2:00 a.m. on Nov. 5 — the same day as another annual ritual, the New York City Marathon.
How to battle Seasonal Affective Disorder this winter season
Less sunlight, colder days, longer nights and less time outdoors all can have an impact on your mental well-being, experts say.
Look on the bright side: Shop sun lamps and more to help fight seasonal depression
These Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) therapeutic products may be able to help.
Got the blahs? Here are some timely cures for the wintertime blues
We know we should be meditating. We know we should exercise, do yoga and eat more fruits and veggies. But the inertia and misery we are all facing right now...
Insomnia and feeling anxious? Here are signs you’re suffering summertime SAD
With its longer evenings and school holidays, summer is usually a warm relief to many. But not everyone gets excited for this time of year and for some people it...
Daylight saving time is terrible for your body, some experts say
Still feel groggy after setting your clock back last weekend? You’re not alone. Experts say that the end of daylight saving time — and the curtain of darkness that falls...
Can these weird new treatments help your seasonal affective disorder?
Looking to lift your mood now that the sun is setting earlier? A 2017 study found that daily exposure to bright light could significantly decrease symptoms of depression. Those bright,...
How gorgeous summer days can actually make you miserable
Roy Cohen has never liked summer. Growing up, he had no desire to join in with friends who spent their vacation months playing outside. Although he ran track and field...
The real reason you get depressed in winter
When Manhattan writer Anna Breslaw is invited out for drinks, she usually says no. It’s not because she has sworn off alcohol or has other commitments. Breslaw suffers from seasonal...
4 foods you should eat to stave off seasonal depression
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that affects up to 10 percent of the US population during the dark and cold months of late autumn and winter....