Shape Magazine, in an online article this week, advised readers to take advantage of the opportunity to spend some time in the sun over the holiday weekend.

“Skip the coffee and St. John’s wort. Soaking up a little sun this Memorial Day weekend could work wonders for your mood, energy levels, willpower, sleep schedule, and appetite. It could even help your body fend off some of the most common killer diseases, research suggests,” the article begins.

It goes on to discuss several effects of sunlight on the mind and body including serotonin regulation, nitric oxide production, and vitamin D production.

Click here to read the article from Shape Magazine.

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