Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Why Do We Feel Better On Sunny Days?

For me, the difference between how I feel on a sunny day versus a cloudy day can be quite dramatic. But it makes the most difference if I'm actually out in the sunshine, not just seeing it through a window. I seem to have a better sense of well-being and more energy. Are there any good scientific reasons for this or is it just an emotional reaction?
Yes.....Exposure to sunlight causes a glandular release of the "feel good" hormone Serotonin.So when the sun is beaming, your body gets more energy making it easier to feel good. This is not to say that you cannot feel as good on a cloudy day, but in this case you need to draw on energy from other sources to compensate for the reduced portion of energy from the sun.

What do you think? Does that make sense?












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