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Chasing the Sun
Chasing the Sun: The New Science of Sunlight and How it Shapes Our Bodies and Minds | Linda Geddes
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The full story of how our relationship with light shapes our health, productivity and mood. 'A sparkling and illuminating study, one of those rare books that could genuinely improve your life' Sunday Times Since the dawn of time, humans have worshipped the sun. And with good reason. Our biology is set up to work in partnership with it. From our sleep cycles to our immune systems and our mental health, access to sunlight is crucial for living a happy and fulfilling life. New research suggests that our sun exposure over a lifetime - even before we were born - may shape our risk of developing a range of different illnesses, from depression to diabetes. Bursting with cutting-edge science and eye-opening advice, Chasing the Sun explores the extraordinary significance of sunlight, from ancient solstice celebrations to modern sleep labs, and from the unexpected health benefits of sun exposure to what the Amish know about sleep that the rest of us don't. As more of us move into light-polluted cities, spending our days in dim offices and our evenings watching brightly lit screens, we are in danger of losing something vital: our connection to the star that gave us life. It's a loss that could have far-reaching consequences that we're only just beginning to grasp.
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Fascinating look at the power of the sun for our health.

Suet624 Where is this photo taken??? 5y
charl08 @Suet624 Kirstenbosch gardens, Cape Town. 5y
Suet624 That‘s why it‘s familiar! My son was there during college and he sent me many photos. 5y
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20 mins of British summer sunlight, they will experience a temporary drop in blood pressure...

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Good job I'm reading this in hard copy!

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(I'm chasing the shade)

TrishB Looks lovely though 😁 5y
Erinreadsthebooks I always chase the shade 😄 5y
charl08 @TrishB I wonder how anyone gets any work done here! @Erinreadsthebooks me and you both! My large hat has been my saviour (again) here. 5y
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Appropriate holiday reading?
(The new science of sunlight...)

Megabooks Beautiful pic! 5y
rockpools Have a fab holiday! (And that sounds SO interesting 🌞) 5y
Cinfhen Great photo 5y
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Cathythoughts Looks lovely 5y
charl08 @Megabooks thanks! Filters... 5y
charl08 @RachelO hoping to finally get it read... 5y
charl08 @Cinfhen I think it's hard to take a bad pic of CT. 5y
charl08 @Cathythoughts It's beautiful: but I'm shade hunting! 5y
Cathythoughts Oh that would be me too !! I‘d be definitely in the shade & loving looking out to the sun 👍🏻❤️😁 5y
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