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