It is winter and you suddenly feel sad. You probably can't explain why but Science can. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression associated to season changes due to lack ness or excess of light. According to Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal, MD, retired from the National Institutes of Mental Health, 6 percent of the US population, usually those in northern climates, are affected by SAD while 14 percent of the older population experiences minimal seasonal mood changes or winter blues. But you don't need to feel lonely anymore with these 5 tips to make you smile.
Get some light. Most of the adults experience SAD on winters, where the sky is darker. A light box that emits enough light to increase serotonin, a chemical in the body that balances one's mood
Get up and Move. Study shows that females who don't get enough physical activity that the body needs have 53 percent more chance of having depression. Those who are overweight (with 125% chance) are more likely to feel sad occasionally than those with normal weight. Exercise helps to maintain the right level of serotonin to keep you from grimacing.
