From the December 2014 issue of UCLA Health's Healthy Years (HY)

Light Therapy Can Help to Brighten Your Health in Winter

What is seasonal effective disorder (SAD)? It's a type of depression brought on by insufficient exposure to light. Here, we explain the symptoms, causes, and treatment.

By Matthew Solan • December 19, 2016

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The winter months bring shorter daylight hours and more time spent indoors, both of which restrict your exposure to light. This loss can trigger a condition called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of seasonal depression caused by deficient light exposure. “Older adults need to be mindful about SAD as many can suffer from it […]

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