Wearable LED Gadget Fights the 'Winter Blues'

Cold seasons are the best time of the year for winter sports fans. However, people who hate snow, decreased temperatures and the prolonged absence of sunlight are often exposed to what doctors call seasonal affective disorder. It stops them from enjoying their free time and it also makes them gain weight and feel tired.

In order to annihilate these upsetting symptoms, Sean Miller, a Toronto-based entrepreneur, has recently unveiled an ingenious LED-equipped prototype, called YumaLite, seeking to cure our anxiety by exploiting an unconventional form of light therapy.

ADMARK=1]The device can be worn on our heads and it looks somewhat like a high-tech crown. It can be used by people who feel depressed, to lighten their day in an energy-efficient manner, helping them solve their problems without having to pay the doctor a costly, time-consuming visit.

According to its developers, the head-mounted gadget is definitely risk-free and can trigger noticeable results in only a week, after being worn for up to 90 minutes on a daily basis.

“For years doctors and psychologists have been recommending light therapy to fightthe Winter Blues. YumaLite is the first light therapy device to deliver both white and red light therapy in a lightweight, portable, easy-to-use device. YumaLite goes with you anywhere, bringing you brighter days whenever and wherever you need,” reveal officials from the company introducing YumaLite on the market.

In addition, it solves the problem bothering millions of people every year, without disrupting users from their daily activities.

It counts as a boost for wearable technologies, seeking to provide a cost-effective, greener alternative to treatments prescribed by doctors. It costs only $99 (€77.94), being far cheaper than conventional light boxes that require a considerable investment, costing up to $600 (€472).

Moreover, since the developing company wants to boost the popularity of its gadget, it can be tried for free during a 30-day trial.