So THAT'S Why It's So Important To Get Sunlight Every Morning
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Experts say it should be a routine, not a once-in-a-blue-moon occurrence.
On busy mornings before work or school, seeking out some morning sun may feel more like a luxury than a necessity.
But there are many reasons why you should aim to get as much early light as possible — and they go way beyond the mood benefits that many people experience.
Specifically, morning sunshine can help you sleep better and prepare you for the day ahead, experts say. Here’s how:
The sun acts a cue for our daily routine.
“We have this term called ‘zeitgebers,’ which is basically German for ‘time-giver,’” said Elizabeth “Birdie” Shirtcliff, a research professor at the Center for Translational Neuroscience at the University of Oregon. They’re environmental cues that “help us know how to set up our daily rhythms.”
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