Shorter days affect the mood of millions of Americans – a nutritional neuroscientist offers tips on how to avoid the winter blues
- Written by Lina Begdache, Associate Professor of Health and Wellness Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York
For those prone to seasonal affective disorder, a shift in the sleep cycle can impact energy levels.Ben Akiba/E+ via Getty ImagesThe annual pattern of winter depression and melancholy – better known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD – suggests a strong link between your mood and the amount of light you get during the day.
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