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https://www.verywellmind.com/the-mental-health-benefits-of-sunlight-5089214?hid=62af4114a2eb6a6c94413a67f892f41be9d47089&did=8 [login to see] 0305&utm_source=verywellmind&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=verywell-mind_newsletter&utm_content=030523&lctg=62af4114a2eb6a6c94413a67f892f41be9d47089
Recent decades have seen new evidence pile up in favor of sensible sun exposure. Studies have shown links between low levels of vitamin D and higher rates of numerous diseases, since the body relies on sufficient sunlight for its primary systems to operate efficiently. Vitamin D is essential for optimal cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, and skeletal system function.
Research is ongoing, but studies have indicated that sunlight may provide a significant protective effect for osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, breathing problems, inflammation, and diabetes. Having higher than average vitamin D levels may even lower your risk of getting COVID-19.4
Multiple studies have shown reduced rates in developing various types of cancer (including of the colon and breast) with vitamin D and calcium supplementation.
Recent decades have seen new evidence pile up in favor of sensible sun exposure. Studies have shown links between low levels of vitamin D and higher rates of numerous diseases, since the body relies on sufficient sunlight for its primary systems to operate efficiently. Vitamin D is essential for optimal cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, and skeletal system function.
Research is ongoing, but studies have indicated that sunlight may provide a significant protective effect for osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, breathing problems, inflammation, and diabetes. Having higher than average vitamin D levels may even lower your risk of getting COVID-19.4
Multiple studies have shown reduced rates in developing various types of cancer (including of the colon and breast) with vitamin D and calcium supplementation.
The Mental Health Benefits of Sunlight
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Lt Col Charlie Brown Todays kids don't do enough outdoor activities. Back when most of us here on Rally Point were young there wasn't video games, etc. and we went outside and enjoyed the great outdoors in the sunlight.
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COL Randall C.
Back in my day we were only allowed 10 minutes of sunlight a day and we were grateful for it! No respect now these days and these youngins just throw it away!
GET OFF MY GRASS! ;)
GET OFF MY GRASS! ;)
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St Andrews University in Scotland has a “sun” room for students in need of vitamin D.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
Scotland is so overcast that something like that makes perfect sense. It's like light box therapy which I would definitely need if I lived in Alaska
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