FYI: Scientists have long known that the shortened days of winter can wreak havoc on mood. A new study shows that some people are more mentally nimble on sunny days, but have duller brains on cloudy days, regardless of the season. The findings add to mounting evidence that the weather affects how well we think and respond. People are almost three times as likely to have impaired cognition after gloomy weather compared to those in sunny days, if they were also experiencing some symptoms of depression. There are people who are exquisitely sensitive to the weather. When there’s excessive gloominess, they seem to experience something like a mini cycle of Seasonal Affective Disorder. While August’s usually bright days can lift mood and sharpen mental acuity, when the weather turns cloudy, there is a simple fix, a light box. The devices which blast broad-spectrum light as bright as a sunny day have been shown to help people who are affected by SAD. As soon as people are exposed to bright light, brain activity sparks more strongly. When the light is taken away, brains became less energized. We don’t really know if living in a climate that consistently bombards you with light will improve cognitive & mood function. But there’s good evidence from the mood research front that visiting such a place and getting away from a gloomy place for a stretch of time is likely to have a good impact. What is your opinion? It all makes sense to me.. Good Morning Everyone...a nice, bright, sunny morning here in Moncton..housework on the menu today and maybe a walk and a BBQ..we will see...have a great Sunday, everyone :)
Posted on: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 13:00:50 +0000
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