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How to Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) at Home: Light Therapy, Day-lighting, and More

...lux). Safety: It must filter out nearly all ultraviolet (UV) light to prevent eye and skin damage. For homeowners, the key takeaway is that your standard 60-watt equivalent 800-lumen LED bulb, even one that is 'daylight balanced,' is not an adequate substitute for a 10,000 lux light box for clinical SAD treatment.  A...