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Last Updated: Nov 18, 2006 - 12:32:53 PM |
Latest Research
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Light Therapy to treat SAD
A study commissioned by the American Psychiatric Association and led by a psychiatrist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine has found that light therapy effectively treats mood disorders, including seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and other depressive disorders.
Apr 5, 2005 - 5:27:00 PM
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