The «Fatty fish and winter depression» investigation comprises two parts. This article is the second part. Read the first part first: Fatty fish and winter depression (I) – An Icelandic paradox. The Icelandic paradox, if… Fatty fish and winter depression (II) – Interplay of omega-3s with clock genes
Latitude hypothesis needs revisiting: further factors – diet, genetics or vernacular culture – seem to sneak into the strict latitude determinism that could be assumed in winter depression epidemiology. Such a correlation of Seasonal Affective… Fatty fish and winter depression (I) – An Icelandic paradox
The author of these pages spent his first winter in the «Far North» in Oslo. A very southern latitude by Nordic standards. Nevertheless, he notably felt the effect on rhythms and mood of the short… Five tips to thrive in Far North winters
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is the scientific term for seasonal depression, most often occurring in winter. One can debate at length the relevance of the SAD concept, the pertinence and reliability of its diagnosis. Most… What causes Seasonal Affective Disorder? Deep-dive into circadian mismatch
Are you amazed by the landscapes under the extreme lights and nights? We are ourselves enamored with the Far North and share this wonder. Take a short journey with us through these magical lands whose… Polar night & midnight sun: Far North photo gallery
Polar experience and polar science The author of these pages is a former research engineer in artificial intelligence, then science journalist, writer and traveler. Originally from Central Europe, he became enamored with the Far North:… About the Polar Dayling Wellbeing Guide