Though most desert dwellers appreciate the cooler fall and winter temperatures, these months with fewer hours of daylight can sometimes cause some people to experience seasonal affective disorder.

A new study proposes a novel theory of why listening to sad music can make us feel good. Many people report that the music they love can also make them feel sad. It's something that has puzzled music ...

The first month of fall has flown by. The days are colder and the nights are longer. For some, sweater season, hot cocoa and bonfires are something they look forward to each year with much ...

The directions for light therapy treatment are simple enough: Sit near the light and bask in the glow. But, despite Oregon’s frequent rain and gloom, the University Health Center’s light therapy boxes ...

Have you ever noted that you sleep more in the winter months? Or eat more carbs or have low energy? If you do, then you might be one of the around 6 percent of the higher latitude populations with ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), more recently known as major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern, mostly affects people in the winter months. However, some people can experience it in the ...