Lesson 3 Healthy Living, a Happy Life
Enjoy the Sunshine
How much time do you spend every ____ out in the sun?
____ much, right?
Most people are too busy at school or at work to spend much ____ outdoors.
However, the sun plays ____ important role in your health.
It helps you stay ____
Everyone feels
____ feels happier when the sun shines.
This is because of serotonin, the body's happy ____
The ____ sun you get, the more "happy hormone" the brain produces.
When your serotonin ____ goes up, you feel happier and stronger.
This helps you ____ everyday stress.
Serotonin also has a calming effect, helping ____ focus better on what you are doing.
Moreover, serotonin helps you get a good night's sleep ____ it helps the brain produce a sleep hormone.
Sunshine does not
Sunshine does ____ just make you feel and sleep better.
It also helps build ____ bones.
As you all know, ____ is calcium that builds strong bones and teeth.
However, for the body to ____ calcium properly, it needs vitamin D.
Interestingly, the skin creates vitamin ____ when sunlight shines on it.
____ easiest way to make strong bones is to go outside and enjoy the sun.
As you can see
As you can see, sunshine has many benefits, but how ____ you enjoy its benefits safely?
Fortunately, getting direct sunlight on your skin for 10 ____ 20 minutes a day is enough to benefit from it.
Try to go out into the sun between classes or during lunch breaks and get sunshine on your arms ____ hands.
A walk in the sun, for just a few minutes every day, is good for ____ your mind and your body.
However, ____ the sun during peak summer hours, between 11 and 3, and use sunscreen to protect your face and neck.
Enjoy the sun safely and see how a little sunshine can make a world of difference ____ your health and your mood.