“By saying this single day is the most depressing day of the year, without any evidence, we are trivialising how serious depression can be ... that’s going to go a long way,” Shah said. Smart light ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a medical condition and form of depression that affects individuals during certain times of the year. While SAD can occur in the summer, it's most common in the ...

There are two groups of people — those that like winter and those that don’t. I usually fall into the latter category. I am the type of person that loves the outdoors, hiking, boating, fishing ...

Dr. Aubrey Riefe says the difference between the winter blues and seasonal depression is how it affects your daily living. Changes in sleep. diet and energy can be early signs. Dr. Riefe says one ...

Both bird flu and most cases of seasonal flu now circulating are considered type A flu. Commonly available tests can distinguish between types A and B, but not whether someone has seasonal flu ...

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When the winter months hit, you might hear the term “winter blues” thrown around online or IRL. Most of us can relate to this concept, even if you don’t fully know what the winter blues entail.

JetBlue will begin daily seasonal flights between Halifax and Boston in June, strengthening ties between New England and Atlantic Canada, said the Halifax International Airport Authority on ...

However, seasonal influenza vaccines induced a seroprotective response against the H5N1 subtype in nearly 15% of younger individuals. Researchers conducted a prospective study to evaluate baseline ...

Many foods are particularly known to lift your mood. Depression is a growing concern worldwide. While professional help including therapy and medication is essential to fight depression ...

Scientists have found 697 genetic variants – or small changes within a gene – linked to depression, of which almost 300 were previously unknown. A Queensland scientist described the project as ...