Colder temperatures and shorter days got you down? For many of us, the lack of sunlight at specific points of the year can trigger the “winter blues.” It’s normal to feel a little sluggish or less ...

The sun can affect health in a number of ways; one way is by impacting vitamin D levels. When exposed to the sun, the skin produces its own vitamin D through a series of reactions, beginning with the ...

Ice cream, swimming pools, barbecues and beaches – summer has many positive associations. But some people feel more anxious and depressed during the hotter months and may suffer from a type of ...

As late fall and winter arrive, the shorter days make some people more than just sad. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that worsens through the winter months and goes away ...

As the days get shorter and sunlight becomes limited, many people begin to feel a shift in their mood and energy. Austin ...

During certain seasons of the year, you may notice changes in your energy level, sleep and interest in activities. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that is related to the ...

Some people may experience the "winter blues"—feeling sad from short days, climbing into bed earlier and resenting waking up on dark mornings. That's different than seasonal affective disorder (SAD), ...

As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains. “It’s a feeling of panic, fear, anxiety and dread all in one,” said ...

You might think that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) only kicks in when the days become short and dark (ie, at the height of winter). Well, it can. But the condition can begin in summer too, the NHS ...

We usually think of mental health taking a dip during the winter, but the summer may have just as harsh of an effect. We’re all familiar with the negative, depressive emotions that come during the ...

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 ...

It’s that time of year again. The leaves are starting to change colors, the sun is setting earlier, and we’re layering up. Although this season comes with much cheer, for many, the end of year slump ...