Light therapy can be a very effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder, with most patients experiencing improvement within the first week.

Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder. The efficacy of Light therapy

Seasonal variations in physical activity can lead to increased vulnerability to cardiac catastrophe and increased body fat, with public health recommendations emphasizing maintaining physical activity during adverse environmental conditions.

Seasonal variations in physical activity and implications for human health

Seasonal variations in energy intake are influenced by environmental factors, social factors, and physiological factors, requiring consideration for adequate energy intake throughout the year.

Factors explaining seasonal variation in energy intake: a review

Seasonal variations in cardiovascular disease are driven by weather conditions and individual responses, with potential strategies to reduce cardiovascular events during cold and hot periods of the year.

Seasonal variations in cardiovascular disease

Seasonal variations in physical activity levels impact health-related fitness, with athletes influenced by competitive engagements rather than inherent circannual rhythms.

Seasonal Variations in Health-Related Human Physical Activity

Winter adaptations in animals may help them cope with seasonal stress-induced immunocompromise and seasonal health-threatening conditions, with short day lengths enhancing immune function in all species studied.

Seasonal Changes in Immune Function

Seasonal changes in dietary intake, particularly fat and cholesterol, are associated with changes in BMI and serum cholesterol levels from summer to winter.

Changes in dietary intake account for seasonal changes in cardiovascular disease risk factors

Seasonal variations in food consumption and biochemical parameters significantly impact the nutritional status and biochemical parameters of older adults.

Effect of seasonal changes on nutritional status and biochemical parameters in Turkish older adults

Broadening seasonal influenza vaccination recommendations to all individuals over 6 months of age in the USA has led to modest improvements in coverage, but it remains unclear if these increases translate into public health benefits or reduced healthcare use.

Seasonal influenza and vaccination coverage.

Lifestyle and sex influence seasonal changes in cardio-metabolic health among the Yakut of northeastern Siberia, with lifestyle factors affecting food availability and energy metabolism.

Lifestyle mediates seasonal changes in metabolic health among the yakut (sakha) of northeastern siberia

Seasonal variations in food intake, physical activity patterns, and body weight are observed in young adult Dutch women consuming self-selected diets, but not in the mean energy intake.

Seasonal variation in food intake, pattern of physical activity and change in body weight in a group of young adult Dutch women consuming self-selected diets.

Seasonal asthma management should focus on recognizing triggers and tailoring advice, medication, and action plans to optimize symptom control and prevent exacerbations.

Seasonal asthma: should it be managed differently?

Seasonal patterns in health conditions can aid in understanding causes and developing interventions, but accurate estimation of disease incidence is crucial for understanding and developing interventions.

Analysing Seasonal Health Data

Healthy contemplations about exercise peak in winter months, while weight loss contemplations peak in both winter and summer seasons, with variations increasing with geographic latitude.

The Seasonal Periodicity of Healthy Contemplations About Exercise and Weight Loss: Ecological Correlational Study

Seasonal behaviors, such as drinking mung bean soup and herbal tea in summer and wearing masks, can improve a person's climate adaptability and comfort zone, with cultural factors playing a key role.

Research on the Influence of Seasonal Behaviors on the Improvement of Person’s Climate Adaptability

Seasonal variations in physical activity levels can impact pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes in COPD patients, with winter starting patients showing the largest improvements.

Seasonal Variations Affect Physical Activity and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Outcomes

Seasonal gene expression in white blood cells and adipose tissue reveals annual differences in human immunity and physiology, with increased pro-inflammatory activity in winter in Europe.

Widespread seasonal gene expression reveals annual differences in human immunity and physiology

Seasonal affective disorder is a mental health condition that is triggered by the changing of the seasons and is a subtype of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal variation significantly affects gene expression and blood cell composition, with significant changes in leukocyte counts and immune cell physiology throughout the year in healthy individuals.

Seasonal Effects on Gene Expression

Elderly people exhibit a small seasonal fluctuation in psychological well-being, with no gender difference, and seasonal mood changes are most pronounced among females of reproductive age.

Seasonal changes in psychological well-being in an elderly population

How can I manage seasonal health changes effectively?

These studies suggest managing seasonal health changes effectively involves light therapy for mood disorders, maintaining physical activity, adjusting energy intake, and implementing strategies to mitigate cardiovascular risks during extreme weather.