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The Neuroscience Behind Sunlight's Benefits: A Ray of Hope for Mental Health 🧠

How Sunlight Enhances Mood, Sleep, & Cognitive Performance (7min Read)

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Cody Isabel | Neuroscience
Mar 30, 2023
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TL;DR Summary:

  • Sunlight positively affects key brain regions, including the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, amygdala, suprachiasmatic nucleus, and striatum.

  • Sunlight's evolutionary benefits include regulating the circadian rhythm and providing essential Vitamin D for calcium absorption.

  • Sunlight can improve mood regulation, sleep, cognitive function, and …

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