Soak up that Sun to improve your mental health

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Most of us believe that exposure to sun causes a lot of adverse effects on the skin. Did you know that it certainly has the power to up-lift our mood?

Yes, not only sunlight connects you with nature and clears your thought process but also releases serotonin in your brain. This happy hormone boosts your mood and helps you to stay focused.

During winters a lot of pathology comes from dipping levels of sunlight as the days get smaller. No wonder one of the treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder is light therapy.

Noon is the best time to get sunlight during summers. It’s the time of the day when the sun is at its highest point and the rays are the most intense. This means you need less time to be in the sun to get the most of its benefits. Make sure you go for a walk between 4-6 pm if you don’t get a lot of sun exposure.