BENEFITS OF SUNLIGHT

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Research indicates that an hour of natural light in the morning will help you sleep better. Sunshine regulates your circadian rhythm by telling your body when to increase and decrease your melatonin levels.

Improves your sleep

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Melatonin also lowers stress reactivity and being outside will help your body naturally regulate melatonin, which can help reduce your stress level.

Reduces stress

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One of the best (and easiest) ways to get vitamin D is by being outside. Our bodies produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.

Maintains strong bones

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Sunshine boosts your body’s level of serotonin, which is a chemical that improves your mood and helps you stay calm and focused.

Fights off depression

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Vitamin D is also critical for your immune system, and with consistent exposure to sunlight, you can help strengthen it.

Strengthens your immune system

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