How Spending Time Outdoors Improves Your Health

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We all know that being active and spending time outdoors is good for our health. But did you know there are specific benefits to getting proper sun exposure and spending time in nature?

In this podcast interview, Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar, a leading expert on how environmental exposures affect cardiovascular disease risk, discusses the importance of sunlight exposure and time spent in nature for our overall health.

Dr. Bhatnagar explains that getting proper sun exposure is essential for our sleep patterns and overall health. Sunlight helps to regulate our circadian rhythms or our natural sleep-wake cycles. And when we're exposed to sunlight during the day, it can help us to fall asleep more easily at night. Research has shown that people who don't get enough sunlight exposure are at increased risk for several health problems, including obesity, type II diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Bhatnagar also discusses the benefits of spending time in nature. He states that "being out in nature has been shown to improve mental health, and there's even some evidence that it can increase lifespan."

If you're looking for ways to improve your overall health, be sure to listen to the podcast interview with Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar. You might just find that spending time in the sun and in nature is one of the best things you can do for your health!

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