Conditions

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, affects millions of people every year as the seasons begin to change, the days get colder, and the nights get longer. SAD is a form of depression that occurs during the winter months, and doctors estimate that it affects a large percentage of the population – five percent of people studied say that their SAD interferes with their life on a daily basis.

While the holidays are a time for joy and togetherness, the reality of the situation is that putting your entire family in one room together is probably going to result in a bit of stress.

COPD is a progressive and incurable disease that affects the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. It’s no surprise that smoking and genetics play a huge role in increasing the risk of COPD. However, what most people don’t know is that your environment can increase your risk of COPD. In fact, it can worsen the symptoms of those living with the disease.