Science probably isn’t the first thing that pops into your head when you think about Alaska, but it has a lot to offer when it comes to learning about the world, from cold corals to our behavior.

Humans may not hibernate, exactly, but that doesn't necessarily mean we're totally unaffected by the changing of seasons.

This video will help you understand the differences between the holiday blues and SAD, learn about the two types of SAD, and discover the possible causes and interventions for this seasonal mood disorder. Dr. Marks breaks down the...

A light box can be useful for more than seasonal affective disorder. It has been recommended for use as an add-on treatment for depression. It can also help shift your body clock. This video shows you how to use a light box.

If you often feel the winter blues, it may be more than normal sadness. While some welcome the change in seasons and the fresh snow of winter, others find themselves falling into feelings of depression. But this isn’t just short-lived...

An energy company in northern Sweden has installed light therapy lamps at 30 bus stops across the town in an attempt to combat the winter blues. On a typical December day the town of Umea see only around four hours of sunlight, leading...

Blue Monday, the third Monday in January, began as a publicity stunt to sell tropical vacations on the 'saddest day of the year,' but continues as a day to discuss winter blahs and mental health.

Tim Aubry, professor of psychology at the University of Ottawa, stresses the need to monitor those who feel isolated and prone to suffer seasonal affective disorder.

Winter poses health risks, so it's important to take precautions. This article explores common winter ailments and provides tips to stay safe.The flu is highly contagious and tends to peak during winter. To prevent its spread, get a flu...

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A aerial Video of a cornfield in Germany. Filmed by a drone. The drone moves up while filming.

Are poinsettias really poisonous? Will the hair of the dog really cure your holiday hangover? Sure as sugarplums, myths and...

Rovaniemi, Finland - 12 December, 2007

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Are poinsettias really poisonous? Will the hair of the dog really cure your holiday hangover? Sure as sugarplums, myths and...

Most people tend to feel a bit down during winter when the weather is cold and the days are short. These long dark days can sap our strength making us feel tired and depressed. But for some, the depth of "the...

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Now that the gifts are unwrapped and Christmas is over, it's the time of year that many of us unw
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St Petersburg, Russia - 27 December, 2007

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