Sunshine over Screens

Have you ever been sick at home and wished that you would feel better? Well, guess what? Spending more time outdoors can help build stronger immune systems! In this article, you’ll learn about how spending time outdoors can help humans so much, and why we should spend more time outdoors. 

Firstly, the immune system is a network of cells, tissues, and muscles that protect the body from harmful viruses and infections. It protects us from all the dangerous bacteria in the world. Without a strong immune system, we can be severely harmed by bacteria, viruses, and more. Spending time outside can help expose your body to sunlight, which helps your body produce vitamin D. Vitamin D is a nutrient that your body uses for building bones. It also helps protect your immune system!

Spending time outside also improves your eyesight. Exposing your eyes to the sun’s natural light helps improve eye growth and even prevents nearsightedness! Nearsightedness is an eye condition in which far objects appear blurry. Exposing your eyes to sunlight also helps you with the production of vitamin D, which is an essential nutrient for your eye health.

Thirdly, spending more time outdoors can improve your mood. Exposure to nature’s sight, sound, smell, sunlight, and fresh air can reduce negative emotions and boost positive ones! Whether it’s socializing with friends and family outside, or just looking at the Earth’s natural beauty, you can always find a way to lift up your spirits when you're outside. Even when it’s raining!

Finally, spending more time outside can spark your creativity! Exposure to nature and fresh air can help your brain think differently. Recent scientific studies show that spending time outdoors can even boost your creative problem-solving skills! So next time, when you have some free time, instead of texting on your phone or scrolling through YouTube shorts, get some fresh air outside and enjoy the weather!