Low sunlight means lower serotonin, a brain chemical that controls mood—this can lead to sadness or depression.
SAD is a seasonal type of depression, especially common in winter, caused by low sunlight exposure.
Spending time in sunlight naturally boosts your brain’s happy hormone—serotonin—improving mood and energy.
Lack of sun reduces vitamin D production, which plays a role in mental health and emotional balance.
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