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It's common for people to get the blues in the winter. There aren't as many people around to socialize with, it's cold and the sun doesn't come out as often.

Winter seeming endless? There are plenty of enjoyable ways to survive winter and beat the loneliness and isolation of the coldest season.

Seasonal Affective Disorder affects millions of Americans each year, but it is far from untreatable. Understanding why and how winter depression occurs helps prevent it.

When the holidays are over, the winter days and nights may start to feel endless and unforgiving. Here are some ideas for dealing with winter "blahs."

Houseplants are a simple and fun way to brighten your home during the long dreary days of winter. They can help beat the winter blues and provide some health benefits too

A change in seasons from summer to fall can also bring changes in mood and energy levels along with it. Many people experience these "winter blues."

Imported from Merrie Olde England, Mummers' antics were once reviled. Today, mumming is reborn as the visually extravagant January First Philadelphia Mummers Parade.

A fun way to beat the blahs that tend to appear in February and March is to host a party with a spring theme.

Those feeling an extreme case of the winter blues may well be suffering from a case of Seasonal Affective Disorder (Also known as SAD)

The symptoms of winter blues are common, and are slightly different from regular depression. Not everyone with symptoms can be diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder.

The winter blues, seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be treated with light therapy boxes, lifestyle changes, or natural therapies.

As winter approaches, yoga can provide the ideal refuge from the frantic activities of holiday shopping, last-minute deadlines, travel arrangements and family reunions.

Purchasing one's first SAD light box to treat seasonal affective disorder sufferer can be confusing. The following no-nonsense information will prove useful.

As the days get shorter, some people lose energy & motivation and slip into what is often called "the winter blues." The term for this is seasonal affective disorder.

These four ways to cope with the stress of the holiday season will help keep anxiety levels low over Christmas and the New Year...

Identifying symptoms and causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder to better understand and treat this fairly common form of depression.

Studies show seasonal Depression (SAD) or winter blues have to do with the light where one lives, melatonin, and circadian rhythms that control the sleep-wake cycle.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or the Winter Blues, is a medical condition that affects two million people in the UK and Ireland.

With the challenges of winter also comes the winter blues. Seasonal Affected Disorder (S.A.D.) causes mild to severe depression due to lack of sunshine.

Houseplants are a simple and fun way to brighten your home during the long dreary days of winter. They help beat the winter blues and provide some health benefits too.

Studies show that SAD symptoms such as tiredness and imbalanced sleep rhythms can be corrected with phototherapy. Herbal supplements and vitamins also make a difference.

SAD is a form of depression that descends during the winter months when the days are at their shortest. But does light therapy really help alleviate the symptoms?

When daylight hours decrease in fall and winter the change can affect a person's mental health. Sometimes called winter blues, the condition can be mild to severe.

With autumn in full swing and winter around the corner, many people are suffering or are about to suffer Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.

It is winter. The weather is cold, the sky is dim, and people begin to feel the weight of those heavy coats and scarves. The winter can be overwhelming.

SAD causes fluctuations of mood, chronic fatigue, tiredness, weight gain, anxiety and depression. Studies indicate that SAD may be due to levels of melatonin in the brain

Throw a Groundhog Day themed party for an excuse to get everyone out of the house. February may be a short month, but cabin fever runs rampant this time of year.

Millions of people dread the arrival of winter and the depression symptoms it brings. But others, who have discovered SAD light therapy, have a different outlook.

Color psychology reveals how different tones and shades affect your appetite, mood, and anxiety levels. The effects of colors can include depression or increased vigor.

When the weather turns cool, head to the kitchen. A steaming bowl of soup, stew, or chili will warm the body fast. Comfort food chases away the winter blues. Stay warm.

SAD can be a debilitating condition for many in the winter months, but SAD lights in the form of a dawn simulator can help treat this condition.

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a seasonal depression that usually occurs in the fall and winter months. There is treatment for this winter depression.

It's easier than you think to stay healthy at Christmas. Here are 10 tips for reducing holiday stress and staying physically, mentally and emotionally healthy.

This article focuses on nutritional and lifestyle recommendations to help manage symptoms of SAD and stay healthy throughout the winter months.

Both Thanksgiving & Christmas can be stressful holidays, especially if you're already struggling with a touch of depression. Try these 10 tips to decrease holiday stress!

Snowed in? Beat the chill this winter with these great group and family outdoor winter activities.

Seasonal affective disorder occurs when there is less sunlight during the colder seasons. This condition can also occur during the spring and summer months.

Canadian artist Ali Matthews released "Window of Light" this past summer, and this eclectic mix of originals does indeed bear a sense of northern windblown airiness.

Use Valentine's Day as an excuse to decorate your home and to add life and warmth during the long winter months.

Dash the winter blues and welcome spring in this cozy neighborhood restaurant.

Spring is just around the corner, yet the temperature gauge and the dry hair on your head is still feeling the sting of winter. Here are a few tips to kick start Spring.

There is nothing better than a nice warm pair of wool gloves to help you enjoy a walk in the cool air of an autumn breeze. Once the gloves come off, it can get ugly.

Learn ways to decrease total energy bills by making small changes.

Themed art cards (otherwise known as ATCs or ACEOs) are very popular for those who enjoy working on a series, or set of cards. Let's embrace the new season!

Try something new this spring season with a fresh spring beauty look.

August 5, 2009 marks O.P.I.'s newest collection of nail lacquers in a Spanish-inspired fiesta of rich colors in contrast to the beach-blanket brightness of summer shades.

Take yourself on an artist's date to your local home improvement store and gather a selection of paint color chip samples. We're going to make some mixed media art!

Need a creative boost? Let spring make your artistic skill and paintings better than ever.

A good yoga retreat should provide two daily yoga classes, satsangs and meditation practice in a natural setting to help you find inner peace and harmony.

Spring cleaning used to be the first step to banishing the darkness of winter for the light and smell of spring. It was preparing to welcome the new beginning of spring.