Sunlight really does improve your mood—even if it's artificial.

Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, is a seasonal depression or winter depression that affects about 5 percent of the adult population in the United States, according to the American ...

Light box therapy can help treat circadian rhythm disorders and mood issues. The light in a light box should have an ...

Which light therapy boxes for seasonal affective disorder are best? Many people feel a little down in the fall and winter when the days get shorter and sunlight is harder to come by. But for some, the ...

What Is Therapeutic Light Therapy? Therapeutic light therapy, also called phototherapy, is a form of treatment for certain types of depression, sleep disorders, and other conditions. It involves ...

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During light therapy, you’ll sit 1-2 feet away from something called a light therapy box, which gives off bright light. The light is artificial, but your body will think it’s natural light from the ...

Light therapy may improve sleep by helping to regulate your circadian rhythm, promoting alertness during the day and facilitating better sleep at night. Share on Pinterest It may seem counterintuitive ...