Did you know that exposure to sunlight improves mood and increases happiness? Weather conditions vary from season to season around the world, and with it, human mood changes, according to scientific research confirming that feelings of happiness increase with sunlight exposure, which supports various vital functions in the human body.
The British newspaper "The Telegraph" reports that there are scientific reasons for our feelings of happiness when exposed to sunlight, noting that this is a common factor for everyone during the summer. When stepping out of your home, the first thing that catches your attention is sunlight, especially after a gloomy winter that coincided with pandemic conditions, forcing most people to stay indoors.
Sunlight contributes to improving mood, as stated by the newspaper, which points out that most people agree it is hard to feel in a bad mood while in sunlight. Neurotransmitters responsible for mood are linked to the amount of sunlight exposure, which explains the happiness we feel under sunlight.
Additionally, sunlight helps release hormones that regulate sleep and wake times, making sunlight exposure one of the reasons individuals can attain good sleep at night and thus a better mood. The newspaper mentions other reasons for feeling happiness when exposed to sunlight, including increased efficiency of all body organs, support for bone health, and enhanced brain efficiency, especially since sunlight is one of the primary sources of vitamin D, which improves many vital functions in the human body.
Furthermore, exposure to sunlight also increases the efficiency of human eyesight and reduces the risk of several eye diseases, in addition to helping maintain ideal blood pressure for those exposed to it in adequate amounts.
