For those prone to seasonal affective disorder, a shift in the sleep cycle can impact energy levels. Ben Akiba/E+ via Getty Images The annual pattern of winter depression and melancholy – better known ...

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The annual pattern of winter depression and melancholy — better known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD — suggests a strong link between your mood and the amount of light you get during the day.