Sunshine Can Help Your Brain Grow Big And Strong
August 19, 2008 by Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
And help you feel happy, too!
The b5media Health & Wellness Channel’s theme day topic for this month is “Summer Fun,” and what’s the one common factor in almost every fun summer activity?
Sunshine!
Increased risk of cancer, wrinkles, heat exhaustion – sunshine has its downfalls, I know. However, like many things, sunshine can be excellent in moderation – especially for your brain and mental health!
Feeling cranky? Snapping at others? Get some sunshine. In 2007, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research published information about a study that shows “an association between catching rays and not just improved mood but also being more sociable.”
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