A survival guide for the sun-deprived
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The best treatment for people suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is exposure to bright light. Phototherapy can be performed either by exposing oneself to sunlight or by using a light box. Light boxes have been proven to improve the mood of SAD-afflicted persons within two to four days.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 1999
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I've got the best man blues
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A best man in a wedding laments the loss of his friendship with the groom. He feels that his best friend is lost to him already. They would never share the good times that they had when they were still both single and available. His friend now looked contentedly happy with his new wife.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 1998
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Shedding light on winter blues
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Seasonal affective disorder afflicts an estimated 12 million people in the US. New treatments include light systems that screen out harmful ultraviolet rays and light therapy that can be used while patients are sleeping.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 1993
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