Beat the winter dip with innovative first aid: The Netherlands' first light therapy café opens today in Amsterdam.
This popular lunch spot in Amsterdam offers visitors 15 minutes of free light therapy alongside their coffee.
Light therapy is a proven treatment for symptoms caused by daylight shortages, including fatigue, low energy, and concentration difficulties.
Scientific studies confirm its effectiveness—even for severe winter depression, where hospitals prescribe it. While café sessions don't replace clinical care, light therapy is a staple in Norwegian and Swedish coffee shops during dark winter months.
Located at Bagels & Beans in Van Hallstraat, Amsterdam, this initiative could expand chain-wide if it proves successful.
Read also: Santéonline's expert tips to fight the winter dip
