Expert tips for university students facing seasonal affective disorder: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at certain times of the year, typically in the autumn and winter months when there is a reduction in natural sunlight. The body’s circadian rhythm can be affected by the changes in daylight exposure, leading to […]
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A new range of creative educational resources is aiming to help people who suffer from low mood during the winter months to bring some light into their lives. Researchers from the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh led the development of the resources, which draw on the experiences of people living with Seasonal Affective Disorder, or […]
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“Are we smarter in summertime?” New research by the University of Bradford has found that a lack of daylight could be linked to short term memory loss in mammals, including humans. School of Chemistry and Biosciences and Dr Sam McLean from the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences say experiments revealed a link between lack of […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of seasonal depression in which sufferers feel lethargic during the dark winter months, and experience relief during spring and summer. The symptoms can include feeling low and sad, losing of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, oversleeping, as well as craving carbohydrates and sweet foods. So how […]
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