The benefits of sunlight

Even if it’s only for an hour a day, going outside more to get a dose of vitamin D will have positive impacts on your health. Here are six good reasons to get outside and soak in the sun.

1. Improves your sleep

According to research, an hour of natural light in the morning will help you sleep better.

2. Reduces stress

Being outside in the daylight will help your body naturally regulate melatonin, which helps to reduce stress.

3. Maintains strong bones

Vitamin D is important for keeping your bones healthy. Our bodies produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. And since Vitamin D helps your body maintain calcium and prevents brittle bones, soaking in sun may be just what the doctor ordered.

4. Helps keep the weight off

Getting outside for 30 minutes between 8 a.m. and noon has been linked to weight loss.

5. Strengthens your immune system

Vitamin D plays an important role in keeping your immune system healthy. Consistent exposure to sunlight is important for immune support.

6. Fights off depression

Sunshine boosts your body’s level of serotonin, a hormone that boosts your mood and helps you stay calm and focused. Increased exposure to natural light may help ease the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder - a change in mood that typically occurs in the autumn and winter months when there are fewer hours of daylight.

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