Seasonal Affective Disorder and Tanning Salons
 by: Mimi Richardson

With the arrival of the cold season, besides cold-driven nuisance, some persons experience drawbacks regarding the general state, lack of energy and depression of unknown origin. It was scientifically ascertained that the lack of light favors the production of melatonin by the pineal gland, a hormone (more…)

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression related to the change of seasons. It usually affects people during the fall and winter months, though some experience it during the summer months. Researchers disagree on the exact causes of SAD. One theory is related to an internal clock in the brain.

The pineal gland, a tiny structure at the base of the (more…)

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As a resident of the Midwest, I have lived all my life with the beauty (and the beast) that is commonly referred to as the changing of the seasons. There is something so great about those first snowflakes starting to fall as winter slowly approaches. But then, when the days become ever shorter, the cold ever colder, and the sunlight seems to disappear from your life, the miracle of that first snowfall (more…)

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There are research studies being conducted to determine exactly what the links are between Tourettes and amino acids in treatment. Many studies are being conducted to see what causes Tourettes, however this study differs because it attempts to determine the effects on the treatment of Tourettes instead of focusing on curing Tourettes.

Amino acids are a form of dietary supplement that is anticipated (more…)

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