Shorter days affect the mood of millions of Americans – a nutritional neuroscientist offers tips on how to avoid the winter blues

Research shows that young adults and women are particularly susceptible to seasonal affective disorder.

By: Lina Begdache, Binghamton University, State University of New York, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 27, 2025

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Last Updated: 4 days, 11 hours ago

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By Lina Begdache, Binghamton University, State University of New York

The annual pattern of winter depression and melancholy – better known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD – suggests a strong link between your mood and the amount of light you get during the day.

To put it simply: The less light exposure one has, the more one’s mood may decline.

Wintertime blues are common, but about 10 million Americans are affected every year …

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