Tag: sunlight
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Concerned About COVID-19? Get Sunshine and Fresh Air
Scientists have known that SARS-CoV thrives in indoor environments, since 2010 (probably earlier). “Our most striking observation to date is the powerful effect that solar light appears to have on killing the virus, both surfaces and in the air,” he said. “We’ve seen a similar effect with both temperature and humidity as well, were increasing…
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Open the blinds, and let there be light! The Health Benefits of Natural Light.
Light within our home and at our workplace can affect both our health and our well-being. Sunlight helps the body produce the “happy” hormone serotonin which combats a type of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Studies who that sunlight in the classroom have a positive impact on student test scores. We now know that…