Seasonal Affective Disorder

A Bright Idea For Beating Depression And The Winter Blues

Kathryn Haslanger | Posted 03.17.2012

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Kathryn Haslanger

The shorter days of winter, coupled with holiday stress, can make people more vulnerable to a range of depression, from mild to severe. And as many of you know all too well, being a caregiver tends to put a person at a higher risk for these conditions.

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Foods To Help Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder, From Joy Bauer

Posted 11.30.2011

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Nutrition expert Joy Bauer offers dietary tips to help your body battle Seasonal Affective Disorder. var src_url="http://pshared.5min.com/Scripts/Pl...

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5 Times Of The Year When We're Saddest

Posted 01.04.2012

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As we slowly progress from the bright, burnished days of fall to the cold of the winter, it's no surprise that our moods start getting darker too. ...

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Winter Sadness May Be Depressing Your Financial Portfolio

The Huffington Post | Riddhi Shah | Posted 12.12.2011

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The recession isn’t the only thing affecting your stock portfolio. Believe it or not, researchers have found that seasons can play a part in the amo...

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Samhain -- Nature's Holy Day for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder

Kelley Harrell | Posted 12.04.2011

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Kelley Harrell

I know it's still several weeks away, but the last harvest is upon us, which means a chance to explore our own darkness and reserves is coming, too. Take some time now to think about the accomplishments of this year.

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S.O.S.H.I.T.: "Summer's Over, Soon, Hide Inside Time"

Corinne Mucha | Posted 11.20.2011

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Corinne Mucha

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The Fog: Friend or Foe?

Rosemary Reese | Posted 09.20.2011

Read More: Seasonal Affective Disorder, Fog, Weather, Marin County, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Area, San Francisco News
Rosemary Reese

Residents of the Bay Area have a love-hate relationship with the fog. On one hand we love to boast about the fog's beauty and its natural cooling effects, while on the other hand there is an insatiable craving for the typical summer experience.

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6 Tips To Help Summer Depression

Therese Borchard | Posted 09.04.2011

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Therese Borchard

You don't mean to be grumpy. But darn it, you are miserable in the oppressive heat, your kids are home for 90 consecutive days, and you are don't have the stamina to pretend you are giddy that summer has arrived. Sound familiar?

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Seasonal Affective Disorder? Not In Sunny SoCal!

Lisa Kaas Boyle | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Seasonal Affective Disorder, Southern California, How to Fight Winter Blues, Seasons, California, Mental Health, Southern California Weather, Winter Blues, Healthy Living News
Lisa Kaas Boyle

Some say we SoCal folks don't like the seasons, but that isn't true. We like three out of four and we visit winter in other places when we feel like it.

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Another Winter Of Discontent? Reclaim Your Sanity In 10 Steps

Natalia Rose | Posted 11.17.2011

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Natalia Rose

If you are among the many for whom the New Year has already lost its sheen of hope and rejuvenation, this post's for you.

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7 Secrets To A Super-Happy Winter

Health.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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Freezing temps? Check. Gray skies? Check. Crabby mood? Check again. But not for long! It may be gloomy outside, but your outlook doesn't have ...

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Weekly Health Tip: The Winter Blues

Deepak Chopra | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Sad, Circadian Rhythms, Melatonin, Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Pineal Gland, Home News
Deepak Chopra

Brought to you by Deepak Chopra, MD, Alexander Tsiaras, and TheVisualMD.com Have you had enough of winter? Are you ready for the golden days of ...

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Seasonal Affective Disorder: The Birth of the Blues

Glenn C. Altschuler | Posted 05.25.2011

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Glenn C. Altschuler

Researchers are not all that certain about the physiological causes of behaviors associated with a change of seasons.

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SAD: Winter Blues Busters

Dr. Frank Lipman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dr. Frank Lipman

While some battle these wintertime blues chemically with prescription pills or alcohol, I encourage my patients to chase the blues away with healthier options.

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Sunny Suggestions For Coping With S.A.D.-ness

Donna Henes | Posted 11.17.2011

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Donna Henes

The snow, the ice and the chilled wind keep us inside more than we might like. Some of us, however, are affected more than others. Folks who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder display symptoms of extreme SAD-ness: boredom, depression, exhaustion and burn out.

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Tips To Break Out Of Your Winter Rut

Oz Garcia | Posted 05.25.2011

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Oz Garcia

There are still a lot of things you can do to combat the winter blues even if you can't spare the time or money to get away.

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How To Fight The Winter Blues

Posted 05.25.2011

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Millions of Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder, and symptoms of these winter blues may be especially difficult for college students. B...

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Understanding Your Emotional Calendar and the Seasons

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Seasonal Depression, Living News, Mental Health, Holiday Season, Daylight Savings Time, Adaptive Control, Sad, Melatonin, Holiday Stress, Overeating, Self-Help, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, New Year, Dr. John R. Sharp, The Emotional Calendar, Healthy Living News
Marcia G. Yerman

With the build up to Christmas over, all that remains are the days until the New Year makes its entrance. This time can be equally stressful, but It doesn't have to be that way, says Harvard Medical School's Dr. John R. Sharp.

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Are You S.A.D.? How To Beat 'Winter Depression'

Lloyd I. Sederer, MD | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lloyd I. Sederer, MD

All around the northern hemisphere, some people are noticing that the shortening of days is affecting their mood. When seasonal mood problems reach the level of a clinical depression, something needs to be done.

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S.A.D Or Just Sad? 7 Signs Of Seasonal Affective Disorder

Health.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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Most everyone feels a little melancholy when the days are short and cold. For some people, seasonal change brings with it something more serious tha...

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The End of Time

Ann Reynolds | Posted 11.17.2011

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Ann Reynolds

What will our future be? Everyone wants to know. Depending on who you listen to, one future is new and exciting, the other terminal and scary. Why i...

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How Weather Affects Moods (VIDEO)

Everwell | Posted 11.17.2011

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Can a warm, sunny day really cheer you up? Weatherman Flip Spiceland shows you why your mood might depend on the weather. WATCH: ...

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The Sunny Side of This Weekend's Snow Storm

Sharon Duke Estroff | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: American Academy of Pediatrics, Family Health, Games, Depression, Children, Winter, Parenting, Weather, Outdoor Recreation, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Recipes, Kids, Snow, Winter Storm, Extreme Weather, Children's Health, Outdoor Exercise, Parents, Family, Healthy Living News
Sharon Duke Estroff

Get your cubs out of hibernation and into the happy, healing sun this weekend with these cool snow day activities.

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7 Food Groups That Will Help Boost Your Mood

dumblittleman.com | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Seasonal Affective Disorder, Vitamins, Vitamin D, Fish, Food, Mood, Winter Blues, Whole Grains, Tea, Green Food, Healthy Living News

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is no laughing matter because these dark-gray-rainy days have a huge impact on your mood and energy level. The good ...

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Have A "Happy New Year" By Avoiding Fixation On Happiness!

Alex Pattakos | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Seasonal Affective Disorder, Bobby McFerrin, Living With Meaning, Spring, Alex Pattakos, Meaning, Viktor Frankl, Sad, Happiness, Happiness Tips, Healthy Living News
Alex Pattakos

Don't aim at success--the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue.

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