WELLNESS

Wellness Wisdom Video Extra: Seasonal Affective Disorder

In this week’s Be HEALTHistic Video Extra, Dr. Drew Sinatra discusses a condition that affects many people in the colder, darker fall and winter months; seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. He explains the most common symptoms — including changes in mood, sleep patterns and food cravings — and offers his top five tips for how to cope with the impacts of SAD. From using a light box, to getting more exercise and vitamin D, to getting out into nature and eating well, Dr. Drew shares valuable advice for treating seasonal affective disorder in this informative Wellness Wisdom video segment.