Depressed? Look to the Sun

For those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, the present reality of winter can get us down, especially with the reduced amount of sunlight, according to a recent study. People with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) develops symptoms of depression during the winter months when there is less daylight. The study indicates that the brain produces more of the mood-lifting chemical serotonin on sunny days than on darker days -- there is a direct correlation to the duration of sunlight and the rate of serotonin production.

"The researchers say their study shows that the prevailing amount of sunlight clearly affects serotonin levels in healthy individuals, but more research is needed to see if people predisposed to SAD are affected in the same way by environmental factors." Read more of the article...