For the past 10 years, Ms Cantrell has been using a Sad lamp, or a light therapy box, as a way to lift her spirits during 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 ...

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 ...

People who feel more fatigued, sad, irritable and hungry as the days darken from fall into winter may benefit from using a light box, also called a therapy lamp, according to health experts. Seasonal ...

If you suffer from a circadian rhythm disorder, including a night owl tendency or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), you may ...

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 ...

Bright light boxes mimic natural light. We asked experts if they worked. Ask Well Bright light boxes mimic natural light. We asked experts if they worked. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times ...

As daylight diminishes people can feel their mood dimming. Experts say starting light therapy in the fall can help fend off winter depression. As the days get shorter, many people may also find their ...