If spring is your favorite season, you have it all! And it's not us who say it, but science.
We waited for months and that's it, spring is finally here. Definitely, the way of speaking. Because you just have to open your window or put your nose outside these last days to tell yourself that you will have to wait for a little before celebrating the arrival of sunny days. Season that we are waiting impatiently and for good reason: several scientific arguments make it very seriously eligible for the best season of the year.
1. You are in a better mood
After the spring equinox, the days begin to lengthen. More than that, the transition to summertime takes place in late March, allows to enjoy a little more of the light of day. And even if some flip-flops will notice that we lose an hour of sleep, these extra hours of sun have a real impact on our mood, as shown by some scientific research.
For example, a 2016 study by students from Brigham Young University in the United States found that the earlier the sun came up, the fewer people were prone to depression.
2. Your creativity is boosted
To promoting good mood, exposure to the sun would also help develop our creativity, as revealed by
this University of Michigan study shows that spending time outdoors in the spring sun can change the way we do things. Thought! Researchers have found that being outdoors expands participants' minds, making them more receptive to new information and more receptive to creative thinking.
3. The return of birds recharge your batteries
Many animals migrate south during the winter and then move north when temperatures rise. For relatively northern areas, there is no better spring indicator than birds chirping outside your window. The Swedes have also made bird watching a national tradition (known as "Gökotta"), ensuring that it helps to make them happy. And this
British study published in 2017 is right, since researchers have shown that the more people saw birds in their neighborhood, the better their mental health.
4. You are more secure
In 2015, two public policy researchers discovered that advancing our clock by one hour a few months before the summer coincided with a reduction in the incidence of crime. This study, published in the
Review of Economics and Statistics, revealed that flight rates fell by 27% of flights during the additional hour of day generated by the schedule change.
5. You will again be able to run outside and increase your performances at the same time
Although it's important to continue to practice sport during the winter, science has repeatedly shown that sports training is more effective when performed outdoors. For example, a
study conducted in the United Kingdom in 2011 shows that, compared to indoor training, outdoor exercise significantly increases energy levels and allows more effective evacuation of blood pressure. body. And not to waste anything, you'll save a lot of money by swapping the treadmill of your gym against the park next to your home!
6. You can stock up on vitamin D
Sunlight encourages your body to produce Vitamin D, a powerful antiviral that boosts immunity, strengthens bones, and gives you beautiful skin. And what's more pleasant than a good sunbath after a long and sad winter? According to a
Spanish study, 10 minutes spent exposing a quarter of one's body to the spring sun are enough to obtain an adequate daily dose. Good news, since it means that you can enjoy your lunch break at the office to fill up on vitamins for the rest of the day!
No comments