Have you ever noticed how light can positively or negatively affect your attitude? Spending time outdoors in sunlight can make you happy, while bright light can also make a migraine worse.
In a 2018 study, researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) discovered the parts of the brain responsible for light’s mood-altering effects. In this roundup, learn more about the way light affects the brain.
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