Advantages of ‘Pokémon Go’ Craze Include Increased Sun Exposure
No matter what you think of the hoards Pokémon Go players wondering around with their faces in their phones for the last couple weeks, there’s one undeniable plus side: It’s getting people to spend more time outdoors! As well as the mental health and fitness benefits that are being observed as a result of the latest gaming sensation, numerous publications have pointed out that the 9.5 million daily users are getting off their couches and spending more time in the sun.
‘Pokémon Go’ is forcing vitamin D deficient gamers out into the sunlight. More on the unintended fitness benefits: https://t.co/aDqLrQQbaO
— The Ringer (@ringer) July 13, 2016
Five Ways Pokémon GO Is Actually Good For You: Forbes.com
“One study found that simply being outdoors was ‘associated with greater vitality,’ and a Yale study found that students’ test scores increased when they spent more time outside, and the difference appeared related to better air quality. Then there’s the biggest natural source of vitamin D available: the sun. When vitamin D deficiency is becoming more common and nearly a quarter of U.S. residents are at risk for having inadequate vitamin D levels, spending some extra time in the sun can be a good thing.”
The Pokémon Go Pick-Me-Up: WebMD
“Aside from social contact and activity—both known to increase positive mood, decrease anxiety and depression, and improve immune systems, people who go outside are exposed to sunlight and receive the benefits of Vitamin D,” says Pamela Rutledge, PhD, director of the nonprofit Media Psychology Research Center in Newport Beach, CA.
Get Off the Couch with Pokémon Go: Bodybuilding.com
“Whether you’re a fitness monster or just a lover of monster collecting, grab the app, head outside, and give Pokémon Go a try. Worst case scenario, you’ll walk a few miles, soak up some vitamin D, and discover some new local attractions.”
“When outside, ‘Pokémon Go’ players are also exposed to the sun, which is the biggest natural source of Vitamin D.”
Whether it’s from tanning, taking supplements, or embracing the latest gaming craze, we’re just glad to see those vitamin D levels rising!
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