Why is morning light so important? | BBC Ideas

Sunlight is powerful stuff - probably more powerful than you might realise. Light affects all of our most important body functions - from sleep, to our mental wellbeing, even our immune system. Here's an illuminating look at why morning light can help regulate your sleep patterns - and why it's so important to get outside to experience the full benefits. ☀️
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[@tesshiva]

I have switched to a treadmill during the past few weeks, because of the cold and storms. I notice a marked decrease in my energy and mood. Without my daily walk outside, I am not feeling as well as I used to! I’m heading back out, but cursing the cold!

[@samn287]

Whenever i see the bright sunlight i feel active and good. When it is a cloudy day i feel dull and moody. I personally love to feel the sunlight and I always prefer to keep the doors and windows open all the day because that makes me feel lively.

[@Simpaulme]

Me too, but the biggest effect of all is when I see the sun break through after cloudy weather 😊

[@stealthzi7465]

The sun still shines through the clouds just as much...

[@agni9129]

Sunlight refreshes our body and mind..✨

[@xrayusg24]

It gives a freshness which you can't describe.

[@annmathews]

I need my sun!! Everyday 🌞

[@italianochannel]

For us living in a tropical country philippines where sunlight is abundant everyday its refreshing for us when its cloudy 😅

[@themothershand4449]

How beautiful it is God's wonderful creation.

[@harshitsinghrana]

Indeed sunlight ☀️is required for our body and mind!

[@sayanjitb]

very pleasant presentation, wow!

[@GabrielSousa-nh3ib]

Brilliant!

[@GabrielSousa-nh3ib]

Brilhante!

[@priyanshisisodiya3833]

I'll mack sure that i spend time outside more then hour. That's helpfull thank you.

[@Simpaulme]

The RLS recitation was great - slower, the better 👌

[@zeeshanawan6014]

Brilliant Channel

[@zeeshanawan6014]

One of my best channels on Utube

[@dixitshivam1291]

I don't know why I used to close the all doors in afternoon to avoid sunlight and enjoy being present in artificial light.

[@Feldiman2u]

Medical advice also kept us in a bubble in our homes for 3-5 weeks at a time in the name of Corona lockdown & night curfews over the last 2 years in India We risked getting arrested or fined if out in public before 5am (at dawn time) Some people even delayed their Vaccinations for fear of stepping out during lockdown

[@joshuataylor3550]

It was a lose lose situation for sure.

[@cherielennard8501]

Scientists say get sunlight, scientists also said stay inside. Nothing to see here 🙈🥴

[@satwikdas1188]

Cool, I thought; But the line after poems author name got me.

[@sabuoommen7646]

Sunlight influnce our behaviour

[@IM2357]

Are those sunlight lamps any good?

[@tintintinnie]

Anyone know who wrote that poetry in the video? and what it's called? :)

[@dixitshivam1291]

ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

[@Mimida408]

Me watching this just before the sunrise 👁👁

[@sabihatanveer8494]

Ok🌇🕶

[@presentx10g10]

what about blind people

[@suruchisdchd]

YES my great grandma mentioned that about 4 decades back, m glad science is catching up :)

[@rikvlasblom4272]

The body is covered all over, in light sensitive (and other types of) sensors, that can help detect the environment it is in. The eyes are important, but not the only module of importance. Basically you do not want too much conflicting sensory information, as this results in chaos (inflammation). Plenty of sunlight throughout the day and darkness at night helps to keep the body in proper order of balance.

[@michaelinguanti8580]

El Sol 🌞🌞😎🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@drmohammedalprof]

{ قُلۡ أَرَءَیۡتُمۡ إِن جَعَلَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَیۡكُمُ ٱلَّیۡلَ سَرۡمَدًا إِلَىٰ یَوۡمِ ٱلۡقِیَـٰمَةِ مَنۡ إِلَـٰهٌ غَیۡرُ ٱللَّهِ یَأۡتِیكُم بِضِیَاۤءٍۚ أَفَلَا تَسۡمَعُونَ (71) قُلۡ أَرَءَیۡتُمۡ إِن جَعَلَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَیۡكُمُ ٱلنَّهَارَ سَرۡمَدًا إِلَىٰ یَوۡمِ ٱلۡقِیَـٰمَةِ مَنۡ إِلَـٰهٌ غَیۡرُ ٱللَّهِ یَأۡتِیكُم بِلَیۡلࣲ تَسۡكُنُونَ فِیهِۚ أَفَلَا تُبۡصِرُونَ (72) } (Say: “Have you considered that if God made the night permanent for you until the Day of Resurrection, who is a god other than God who brings you light, will you not hear?”.Say: Have you considered if God made the day everlasting for you until the Day of Resurrection? Say, “Who is a god other than God who brings you a night in which you rest?” Will you not see?) [Holly Quran, Surah Al-Qasas: 71-72]

[@rithish2003]

1) don't expose to Morning sun light from 6.15 am to 8.45 am is bad for health(sidhar and vallalar).the evening sunlight is good for health

[@chaosevolution]

You're delusional due to your false religious beliefs.

[@cedricmayfield7058]

That’s Bullshit