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Winter is famously hard on mental health, but it can be unbearable for people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression that typically strikes during the winter.
Studies have shown a light therapy box that emits a very bright light while filtering out ultraviolet rays can be a very effective treatment.
For a more organic option, go out for a walk first thing in the morning after sunrise. You’ll get much more light than a therapy box can provide with the added benefit of physical activity.
Follow the link to find out how Al Roker and other TODAY anchors beat the winter blues, plus get expert advice about dietary supplements marketed for SAD. |
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Every year, Pantone names a color it feels captures the moment and, this year, it’s a color that studies have shown to promote peaceful feelings: blue.
Blue tones had a more soothing effect on people, especially when it was part of their surrounding environments, a recent study found. Those who had the opportunity look at blue landscapes, such as the sea, on a regular basis registered lower levels of stress. One surprise was that the positive effect of green spaces did not appear to be as strong as blue.
“It’s kind of intuitive that you spend time gazing out at the water and it’s relaxing,” one researchers told TODAY. Find out which shade is this year’s winner and more about what kinds of blue could help your mental well-being below. |
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| Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces. |
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| 55 post-Cyber Monday deals are still on a week later |
| The biggest shopping day of the year may be over but we still found tons of great deals. |
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| Kate Middleton's perfect everyday pumps are 48% off this weekend |
| It looks like J. Crew is becoming a royal style staple! |
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| 12 doctor-approved chapped lips do's and don'ts |
| These tips from doctor will help you combat chapped lips as the weather gets colder. There are easy things you can start doing now. |
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| Pier 1 Imports is holding some liquidation sales before closing at least 70 stores |
| Pier 1 Imports announced a plan in September to close at least 70 stores as the company fights to survive. |
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