Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Key Takeaways Light box therapy can help treat circadian rhythm disorders and mood issues ...

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Cooler temperatures and the end of daylight-saving time means shorter days and less sunlight. These adjustments can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder more commonly known as SAD.

Have you noticed you're sleeping a little longer? Maybe you're experiencing a shift in appetite — craving more sweets or pasta. In autumn, our bodies sense the change in light as the dark winter ...

Light therapy can help treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which affects 4% to 6% of Americans. A light box works by helping regulate dopamine and serotonin levels to relieve depressive symptoms.

Every morning Kathy Reagan Young steps out of the shower in her Virginia Beach home, towels off, dons a pair of protective goggles and stands nine inches from a light box the size of a small space ...

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 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Once daylight saving time ends, I find it difficult as it gets darker earlier. I also notice that I get a bit more depressed in the winter. My friend suggested a light box for ...