Tuesday, November 08, 2005

depression Light-induced hormone surge points to benefits of light therapy. A report in the November Cell Metabolism reveals powerful effects of light on the adrenal glands, a finding that might explain the broad benefits of bright light therapy for a variety of conditions, including sleep and depressive disorders, according to researchers. The body's two adrenal glands sit atop each kidney, where they secrete hormones that regulate stress response and metabolism. [Science Blog -] 7:04:16 PM    comment