so, here's an honest question how much time did you spend outside yesterday or the day before that for many of us the answer is probably not much that's because we are often indos scrolling gaming and binging the latest show but have you ever sto stopped to wonder what would happen if you never went outside again well let's start with the sun yep that big ball of fire 150 million km away you might think I can live without it but here's the thing our bodies actually need sunlight why you ask you see when sunlight containing UVB rays his hits your skin it sets off a chemical reaction that transforms a type of cholesterol into an inactive form of vitamin D this inactive vitamin D then travels through your bloodstream and under goes a couple of upgrades in your liver and kidneys turning into the active form of vitamin D the kind your body can actually use once activated vitamin D gets to work doing some pretty important jobs for starters it helps your body absorb calcium from the food you eat making your bone stronger and healthier think of it this way no sunlight equals no vitamin D equals weaker bones that's why kids and adults to who don't get enough vitamin D put themselves at risk for bone issues like osteoporosis but that's just the tip of the iceberg vitamin D doesn't only strengthen your bones it also supercharges your immune system it helps your body fend off infections and may even lower your risk of heart disease certain cancers and depression speaking of depression some sunlight is a game changer for your mind too studies show that vitamin D is linked to the production of Serotonin the Feelgood chemical that boosts your mood and helps you feel calm and happy this is one reason spending time in the sun can leave you feeling more cheerful and less stressed in fact people who don't get enough sunlight are mold likely to experience seasonal depression often called the winter Blues so if you've ever noticed that you feel happier or more energized after a day outd it's not just your imagination your brain is literally responding to the sunlight and rewarding you with a mental boost now let's address the elephant in the room if you're not outside chances are you're spending most of your time sitting and while just chilling might seem harmless the truth is there's a dark side to all that downtime yes Studies have shown that prolonged sitting is linked to serious health issues like type 2 diabetes heart disease and even a shorter lifespan we've already already got a video on this topic if you're curious so what's the solution get outside take a walk play a sport or just sit on a bench and soak up the sun for a while your bones will thank you your immune system will thank you your brain will definitely thank you going outside isn't just something to do when you're bored it's essential for your health your happiness and your overall quality of life trivia time did you know that spending time Outdoors can help protect your vision yes studies show that children who play outside for a couple of hours a day are less likely to develop nearsightedness and myopia.
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