Daylight Saving Time Affecting Your Health? Light Therapy Can Help

The clocks have moved forward once again, and the sun now sets a little later. Still, many of us continue to battle seasonal sadness at the tail end of winter. If you're feeling tired and sluggish while adjusting to daylight saving time, consider using a light therapy lamp to help mitigate fatigue. Adjusting to the time change can take a few days up to a week, and you may feel out of whack as we transition from our winter routines into spring. However, if you've been feeling low most days for multiple cold seasons, it might not just be the winter blues -- it could be seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The American Association of Family Physicians estimates that 4 to 6% of the population is affected by seasonal depression, with another 10 to 20% experiencing mild effects without seeking treatment. Read more: Struggling to Adjust to the Time Change? Try Getting Morning Sunlight What is seasonal affective disorder? SAD is a disorder predominant during certain months (most commonly dur ... Read full article.