15 reasons to get out in the sunshine when you can…

There are so many reasons why the sun is good for you - no wonder we get pretty “sad” without it even if we don’t suffer from serious Seasonal Affective Disorder.  In the Northern hemisphere at least things are starting to get brighter these days, even in Scotland …so the great outdoors beckons again. This Mirror article 15 REASONS WHY THE SUN IS GOOD FOR YOU gives us the following reasons why we should all spend more time enjoying the sun when we can

• It cheers you up
• It reduces heart disease
• It prevents diabetes
• Beats SAD
• Helps prevent MS
• Prevents cavities
• Relieves aches and pains
• Reduces risk of cancers
• Boosts fertility
• Gives you more energy
• Eases IBD
• Beats period problems
• Helps skin conditions
• Boosts your immune system
• Helps you lose weight

Of course sunlight is not all good - there is the little matter of skin cancer but as long as you treat it sensibly and use proper protection it’s great to catch those rays.