For most of the 1950s and early 60s, Joe Daly owned a small bar in the mostly Irish neighborhood of Woodside, Queens in New York City. From April to late October, Daly’s Bar & Grille was a neighborhood hot spot. However, as winter drew near, Joe’s mood would begin to
If a loved one has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you may notice them becoming more agitated or confused as the day goes on. This phenomenon is called “sundowning,” also known as “late-day confusion,” and it is common in patients who suffer from dementia disorders. What Is Sundowning?
A Clinician’s Brief Guide to Chronotherapy for Affective Disorders Using Bright Light Therapy Affective disorders represent a highly prevalent subset of clinical conditions that increase morbidity and mortality of many co-occurring illnesses.1 The currently available primary treatments and augmentation strategies for refractory depression have their limits in terms of both efficacy
Tremors and difficulty speaking are among the most commonly known symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. However, many Parkinson’s patients also suffer from sleep disruption, caused either by the disease itself or by the medications they take to manage their disease. With these sleep disturbances comes the question: Can bright light therapy
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, war, or a serious accident. Memories of their experiences can be triggered by loud noises, memories, or even smells, and these triggers can lead to
Do you climb into bed each night, exhausted, only to toss and turn for hours before falling into a restless sleep? When you wake up in the morning, does it feel as if you haven’t slept at all? In our always-on society, getting the amount and quality of sleep you
Note: Please check with your doctor if you have any eye conditions to make sure this is a safe option for you. The benefits of bright light therapy for those who suffer from depression – both seasonal and non-seasonal – has been well-documented. Regular exposure to bright light during the
While it’s already well-known that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and depressive episodes are closely related, researchers have begun studying whether there is a link between the changing of the seasons and other mental health conditions. According to a study conducted at Uskudar University in Turkey, the relationship between SAD and
You and your doctor have determined that bright light therapy may be beneficial for helping alleviate the symptoms of your condition. While you’ve found a great bright light therapy box to suit your individual needs, you’re looking for ways to optimize your bright light therapy to make it the most
No matter how hard you fight it, it’s just a fact of life that everyone experiences bad moods from time to time. Whether you didn’t sleep well the night before, someone cut you off in traffic on the drive to work, or you truly have no idea why you’re in
