Seasonal Affective Disorder

SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) was first described more than ten years ago by Dr Norman E. Rosenthal, himself a sufferer. He recommended long hours in front of a light box as a cure. (A light box is a portable box fitted with powerful electric lights.) However, this was often difficult for sufferers to fit into their busy lives. Moreover, there was a risk of overexposure to harmful ultra violet ...

Date added: 16 November '07

Greater freedom has led to increased social disorder and personal dissatisfaction

by Cristina Nuta - Over the years, mankind has recognised the need for personal and social freedom, and this is perhaps one of the most important social advancements ever made. However, whether is had led to increased personal happiness is highly debatable; many people would argue that greater freedom has led to increased social disorder and personal dissatisfaction. Firstly, it is true th ...

Date added: 26 May '07