新奇事件簿 伦敦常见季节性情绪失调症（在线收听）

Short and dark days can cause a medical conditionknown as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Doctorsare increasingly telling their patients about thisproblem in countries that have depressing weather. One of the most famous places for gray skies thatrain cats and dogs is London. A new cafe has openedthere that offers visitors 20-minute breaks from thewintertime blues. People who want to lift their spirits can visit the newly opened Dana Cafe atthe Science Museum for some Bright Light Therapy (BLT). The cafe has a Light Lounge, wherethe light is five times brighter than regular house lights.

整日乌云密布容易造成“季节性情绪失调症”。在许多气候“阴郁”国家，失调症患者不断增加。最著名的阴雨城市要数伦敦。在伦敦一家咖啡馆，人们可以躲避“冬季抑郁”，享受20分钟轻松时光。在科学博物馆的Dana Cafe，接受“强光疗法”，赶走心中阴霾。咖啡馆设有照明休息厅，灯照强度是普通光照的五倍。

Over five million people suffer from SAD during winter in the UK. It is common knowledge thatpeople in colder countries feel more miserable. This is because of a chemical imbalance in thepart of the brain that controls our moods. A lack of the chemical serotonin, which the bodyreceives from sunlight, can lead to many different symptoms. Low serotonin levels can triggerdepression, anxiety, lethargy, sleep problems, overeating and a loss of sex drive. Eightypercent of SAD cases can be treated with a BLT session.

在伦敦，超500万人会患上冬季“失调症”。众所周知，寒冷国家民众更忧郁。这是因脑部化学物质失衡，导致情绪波动引发。通过太阳光，身体会吸收化学物质血清素，血清素匮乏会产生许多症状。血清素含量低会引起抑郁、焦虑、昏睡、睡眠问题、暴饮暴食以及性欲不足。80%SAD患者可通过“强光疗法”治疗。