Under A Cloud: Darkness Linked To 'Brain Drain' In Depressed People

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 00:23 in Psychology & Sociology

A lack of sunlight is associated with reduced cognitive function among depressed people. Researchers used weather data from NASA satellites to measure sunlight exposure across the United States and linked this information to the prevalence of cognitive impairment in depressed people.

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