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It’s time to get out and soak in some sun, it’s good for you

Young woman relaxing on a wooden porch and sunbathing

The association between nature and health is well known. That’s why you always get bombarded with initiatives meant to preserve our environment.

Sunlight is one of nature’s phenomenon that has been known to have a positive link with health since mediaeval times. The changing seasons, with variable daylight hours, appeared to be linked with certain disease states.

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