Banish summer blues

The science behind seasonal affective disorder and how the brain responds to daylight

WACKY WAYS TO BEAT THE BLUES

Warm weather, longer days, and maybe even a holiday? The summer is finally upon us – hooray! But all that sun, tempting sugary tipples and disrupted sleep can make this time of year the perfect recipe

Holiday season is finally here – but do you have the energy to actually enjoy it? The sun may be out and the days might be longer, but there are plenty of things that can zap your get-up-and-go over t

FACT: We feel happier on sunny days. “Neurotransmitters in your brain, such as serotonin and melatonin, are impacted by exposure to sunlight and vitamin D levels in your body,” says Dr Unnati Desai, n

Soaking up the rays? You’re not alone. Brits admit to spending up to 70 hours sunbathing during their holiday*. But while enjoying the warm weather can certainly put a smile on your face, overdoing it