Protect your skin well and take advantage of the benefits of the sun.
1. It makes you happy Feeling the warm sun rays on your skin gives a positive stimulus to the brain. The sun stimulates the reward system in the brain, and that feels good. At the same time, all kinds of happy hormones are stimulated, such as endorphins and dopamine. Vitamin D also plays an important role in how you feel. It is, in fact, a natural antidepressant. It also applies the other way around:too little (sun) light can lead to a dip.
2. Your brain works better Sun worshipers have better memory, thinking and concentration than those who prefer the shade, claims American psychologist Matthew Keller. How is this? While sunbathing, you get a lot of extra sunlight. And that not only benefits you, but also your brain cells. In fact, your memory seems to deteriorate if you rarely or never go outside.
3. It has a relaxing effect
Any form of heat has a relaxing effect. It not only relaxes your muscles, but also your brain. Whether that heat source is a hot tub, a cup of tea in your hands or the sun on a tropical beach. Are you stressed? Then go outside for fifteen minutes and let the sun warm you.
4. Love is in the air
It has been proven by research:in the sun you fall in love faster and the intensity of your feeling of infatuation intensifies. This is especially true for men. The University of Hawaii conducted research into the effect of the sun on sex hormones. What seems? Sunlight can increase testosterone levels by thirty percent. And let men have more of it than women and are therefore more susceptible to it. So is the mercury rising? Grab your chance and conquer that nice man.
5. It improves your immune system Your immune system runs better on solar energy. This is thanks to the number one resistance enhancer, there it is again:vitamin D. Vitamin D stimulates the production of the antimicrobial protein in white blood cells, so that your body is better protected against various viruses and bacteria.
