Genetics
Gene explains why some people are sleepy and sad
University of California researchers have found a genetic explanation for why some chipper early birds turn glum in the wintertime.
Mar 15, 2016
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Psychology & Psychiatry
After clocks 'Fall back' this weekend, watch out for seasonal mood changes
(HealthDay)—As clocks are turned back an hour this weekend and it gets dark earlier, many people will begin grappling with seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Nov 5, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression: It's a word we use a lot, but what exactly is it?
Depression is a serious disorder marked by disturbances in mood, cognition, physiology and social functioning.
Sep 25, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): What it is, symptoms and treatments
Ever heard of the winter blues? This common phrase is used to describe that blah feeling that strikes during winter months when the weather is cold and the sky is gray in many parts of the country.
May 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Tis the season for seasonal affective disorder
(HealthDay)—Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs in some people due to decreased amounts of daylight during the winter.
Dec 29, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Seasonal affective disorder and light therapy
For some people, this time of year—when the days are short, darker and cold—means depression that can interfere with things like work, sleep and eating. This phenomenon, called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), goes ...
Feb 11, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What to know about seasonal affective disorder: Experts share advice on coping with it
As the air gets colder and the sun goes down earlier, some people find themselves less inclined to complete their daily tasks. Although it is normal to feel a bit more bummed than usual during these months, it's imperative ...
Jan 20, 2023
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Sleep disorders
Helping SAD sufferers sleep soundly
Lying awake in bed plagues everyone occasionally, but for those with seasonal affective disorder, sleeplessness is routine. University of Pittsburgh researchers report in the Journal of Affective Disorders that individuals ...
Jun 27, 2013
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Health
Moms lose significant sleep and free time during kids' school year, new study finds
Moms of school-age children get significantly less sleep during the school year than during the summer.
Jun 23, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
People are still engaging in risky behavior, despite rising COVID-19 cases. Psychologists explain why
Coronavirus cases have spiked in Pennsylvania and New Jersey over the past month, surpassing the numbers of the pandemic's first wave in April, and yet many people have continued to meet up with friends at indoor gatherings ...
Nov 24, 2020
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