Lesson 3 Healthy Living, a Happy Life
Enjoy the Sunshine
____ much time do you spend every day out in the sun?
Not much, ____?
Most people are too busy at school or at work to spend much ____ outdoors.
However, the sun plays an ____ role in your health.
It helps ____ stay healthy.
Everyone feels
Everyone feels ____ when the sun shines.
This is because of ____, the body's happy hormone.
The more sun you get, the more "happy hormone" the ____ produces.
When your serotonin level goes up, you feel ____ 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 good night's sleep because it ____ the brain produce a sleep hormone.
Sunshine does not
Sunshine does not just ____ you feel and sleep better.
It ____ helps build strong bones.
As you all know, it is ____ that builds strong bones and teeth.
However, for the body to use calcium properly, it ____ vitamin D.
____, the skin creates 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 can you enjoy its benefits ____?
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 breaks and ____ sunshine on your arms and hands.
A walk in the sun, for just a ____ minutes every day, is good for both your mind and your body.
However, avoid the sun ____ 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 ____ a world of difference in your health and your mood.