How Sunlight Affects Health: How Much Sun Is Needed for Normal Brain Functioning – Try to Catch Every Ray

17.01.2024 12:23

Long, cloudy days in winter can take a toll on people's moods, so when the long-awaited sunny day arrives, try to get outside.

Sunlight hits the retina of the eye and affects the ganglion cells, which are responsible for sleep-wake rhythms.

The sun can have a great influence on a person's emotional background and mental activity.

Let's take a better look at how sunlight affects a person's mood.

How beneficial is sunlight?

First of all, it promotes the production of serotonin – this substance transmits signals between nerve cells.

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Sunlight also helps improve the quality of sleep, as serotonin is a precursor to melatonin.

Daylight improves blood flow to the brain and brings a feeling of general satisfaction.

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Dmitry Liskovich Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor