The “winter blues” are real. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects roughly 5% of U.S. adults, and nearly 4 in 10 people say their mood reliably tanks in winter. Less sunlight, shorter days, and ...

The winter weather can take a toll on our mental health. The days are shorter, the nights are longer and many of us aren't spending as much time outdoors. However, for some people, the season can be ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The winter solstice is Saturday, which means this is the lowest amount of sunlight we will see all year. This, combined with cloudy and gloomy weather, can really affect your ...

HOUSTON — Shorter days and lack of sunlight can greatly affect one’s mental state. People often suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during the fall and winter months due to lack of sunlight.

The Mayo Clinic defines seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, as a type of depression related to changes in seasons. Symptoms typically arise in the fall and last through the winter and include sadness ...

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 seasonal ...

Seasonal Affective Disorder is s a kind of depression related to changes in season, most often fall and winter. It can cause people to have less energy and to become moody. Treatment can include light ...