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