Light Therapy

Winter blues and summer bummer link brains of rats and man

2013-04-26 05:05:00

Nicholas Spitzer and Davide Dulcis felt for people in higher latitudes whose attitudes soured in the shorter daylight hours of winter. The neuroscientists, who work in balmy San Diego, wondered whether summer was a bummer for rats. They’re...

Renovation Roundup

2012-12-05 12:35:00

With 2013 just around the corner, several of Las Vegas’ most popular resorts are raising the bar with remodeled rooms, renovated casinos and new hotel towers. Some resorts are even completely rebranding themselves. Here’s a look at a few of...

Experts look at new high-tech, at-home beauty devices

2011-07-24 00:00:00

Imagine having the fountain of youth as close at hand as the bathroom. We're not there yet — but there's a burgeoning number of at-home, high-tech beauty gadgets that claim to smooth wrinkles, whiten teeth and remove hair without the need to...

All-nighter fix-it

2011-12-25 00:00:00

Partying until daybreak, flying the red eye, cramming all night for an exam — these are just a few reasons for skimping on beauty sleep. And rarely in these circumstances is there the luxury of taking the next day off to nurse oneself back to happy,...

Spring forward: Gifts inspired by daylight saving time

2011-03-09 16:32:13

Spring Forward: A gift of light therapy

2011-03-10 16:32:12

New Finnish Design Scenarios exhibit has a light touch

2011-05-18 16:34:09

More adults battling acne breakouts

2013-04-29 07:54:03

It starts with Clearasil, then moves on to stronger stuff: birth control pills, antibiotics, Retin-A, or the nuclear option, Accutane. These days, there's an arsenal of treatments for that common adolescent scourge, acne vulgaris, and the beleaguered...

What's Going Around: Seasonal affective disorder

2013-01-31 07:29:00

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The lack of exposure to sunlight in the winter months can not only affect our moods, but can also lead to a disorder. It's called Seasonal Affective Disorder, better known as SAD. And doctors say it can be serious. "Because of the...

Can a light box for SAD damage my eyes?

2013-01-23 02:30:04

Q. I suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and want to try using a light box. Should I be concerned about damage to my eyes? A. Light therapy can be effective for SAD. However, you should use the treatment under the supervision of an...

Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Persistent, pervasive symptoms of depression during wintertime could be SAD

2012-12-05 02:30:07

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been diagnosed with clinical depression. I'm taking duloxetine (Cymbalta), which helps. But I always feel more blue and have a hard time finding the energy to do my normal activities when fall and winter come. My neurologist...

Bring more light into your home

2012-12-30 00:00:00

A home without ample lighting can be uncomfortable. Dark rooms can exacerbate feelings of depression and make a home feel less inviting to guests. However, bringing in more outside light or supplementing with artifical light can quickly transform the...

Rats get stressed and depressed by too much sunlight, in contrast with humans who get winter blues from shorter daylight periods. Research into the phenomenon suggests light and other stimuli can help rewire an adult mammal's brain.

2013-04-25 00:00:00

These lamps give "light therapy" designed to chase away the blues that people can get from too little exposure to sunlight. This problem is usually associated with winter when there is less daylight, but many seniors do not get sufficient sunlight any time of year.

2012-07-06 09:47:02