As daylight diminishes, people can feel their mood dimming. In fact, millions of U.S. adults experience seasonal affective ...

According to the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, red light therapy—also known as photobiomodulation—uses specific wavelengths (typically 630–680 nanometers for red and 800–830 nm for ...

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 ...

Just a half hour a day might boost mood not only for people with seasonal depression, but for those with any kind of depression. Light therapy, long used for seasonal depression, may also work for ...

Bright light therapy is an effective way to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder. Light resets our circadian rhythms and studies show, light boxes can help stave off depression and fatigue. Experts say ...

Bright light therapy is commonly used to teat seasonal depression, but new research suggests it can help other types of depression, too. The researchers analyzed data from randomized clinical trials ...

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 therapy is much cheaper than many drugs or psychotherapy, the researchers noted MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Light therapy: It's long been a go-to therapy for seasonal affective ...

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 ...