{"id":158,"date":"2020-04-09T00:41:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T00:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dwwindows.com\/windows-blog\/?p=158"},"modified":"2019-09-16T14:47:03","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T14:47:03","slug":"enjoy-the-benefits-of-natural-light-with-a-sunroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dwwindows.com\/windows-blog\/enjoy-the-benefits-of-natural-light-with-a-sunroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy the Benefits of Natural Light With a Sunroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you want to stay healthy? Open the blinds and let in the sun. Getting enough sunlight is important for your overall well-being. Natural light offers a number of benefits related to health and productivity.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Natural Light<\/h2>\n

Here are just a few of the benefits that natural light provides. \"Enjoy<\/p>\n

Vitamin D<\/h3>\n

Vitamin D is known as “the sunshine vitamin” because it can be absorbed through the skin. Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium and plays an important part in\u00a0maintaining bone structure<\/a>. Low Vitamin D is also\u00a0associated with<\/a>\u00a0heart disease, weight gain, depression, and certain types of cancer. Sun exposure is the primary way that most people receive enough Vitamin D.<\/p>\n

Improve Productivity<\/h3>\n

According to a\u00a0study<\/a>\u00a0conducted by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, employees who worked in natural light reported higher energy levels than workers in artificial light. Research by\u00a0The Heschong Mahone Group<\/a>\u00a0found positive effects of natural light on retail sales in stores, and on student test scores in schools.<\/p>\n

Relieve Depression<\/h3>\n

Many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that occurs in the winter, when days are shorter and it’s more difficult to get enough sunlight. Sun exposure is believed to increase the amount of\u00a0serotonin<\/a>\u00a0released in the brain. Without enough sun, serotonin levels drop.<\/p>\n

Sleep Better<\/h3>\n

Exposure to early-morning sunlight can actually help you sleep better at night. That’s because the sunlight helps to regulate the body’s internal clock. Get some sunlight in the early morning for a good night’s sleep later.<\/p>\n

Enjoy Natural Light With a Sunroom<\/h2>\n

A\u00a0sunroom<\/a>\u00a0lets you enjoy all the benefits of natural light without exposing you to the elements outdoors. Soak up the sun year-round without worrying about the weather. Sunrooms also offer these benefits.<\/p>\n