The impact of ambient light on mood and anxiety is best exemplified in seasonal affective
disorder, in which patients experience depression and anxiety in winter when there is less …

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is one of the most common mood disorders with
depressive symptoms recurring in winter when there is less sunlight. The fact that light is the …

Light has profound effects on mood regulation as exemplified in seasonal affective disorder
(SAD) and the therapeutic benefits of light therapy. However, the underlying neural …

Background Bright light therapy (BLT) is widely used for treating Seasonal Affective Disorder
(SAD). However, the neural mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of BLT remain …

Seasonal changes in peripheral inflammation are well documented in both humans and
animal models, but seasonal changes in neuroinflammation, especially the impact of …

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a major depressive disorder recurring in the fall and
winter, is caused by the reduction of light in the environment, and its depressive symptoms …

Light profoundly affects the behavior and physiology of almost all animals, including
humans. One such effect in humans is that the level of illumination during the day positively …

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), beyond mood changes, is characterized by alterations in
daily rhythms of behavior and physiology. The pathophysiological conditions of SAD involve …

Light is an underappreciated mood manipulator. People are often exposed to electronic
equipment, which results in nocturnal blue light exposure in modern society. Light pollution …

Background Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor
to the overall global burden of disease, but its etiology is poorly understood. It has been …