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Major depressive disorder is a debilitating condition that impacts around 5% of adults worldwide. While doctors commonly prescribe antidepressants to patients, it has several side effects and might ...

Midday bright white light therapy may be effective for patients with bipolar depression, new research suggests. In a new study, this treatment approach resulted in a better antidepressant response ...

Light therapy significantly improves sleep and psycho-behavioral symptoms in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The corresponding study was published in PLOS. Recently, light therapy has received ...

Since the 1980's bright light has been used as an effective therapy for depressive and circadian rhythm disorders. Given at the right time of day, bright light can help those with seasonal depression ...

The Royal College of Psychiatrists said in the UK about three in every 100 people have significant winter depression. Winter, ...

Pills, creams, and invasive treatments aren’t the only answer to health problems. Whether you’re dealing with depression or skin disorders, migraines or other chronic pain, sometimes you just need to ...

As the months grow colder and darker, many people find themselves somewhat sadder and even depressed. Bright light is sometimes used to help treat the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.

The clocks have moved forward once again, and the sun now sets a little later. Still, many of us continue to battle seasonal sadness at the tail end of winter. If you're feeling tired and sluggish ...

The exact causes of seasonal depression are not completely understood, but some scientists say a lack of access to seasonal ...