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