Tag: sun

There’s no time like spring to take a fresh, invigorating look at your relationship. As the cold days of winter fade away, we take off layers of winter coats and sweaters as we prepare for gentle rain and sweet sunshine. This is, after all, the time of year that new growth begins to take root. Yet, as much as nature takes charge to "do its thing," a skilled gardener knows that a top-notch garden is carefully cultivated and well-tended. Although we might get a gorgeous crop of tomatoes or a massive load of zucchini now and again as a result of sunny skies and a dose of good luck, we also realize that skill, patience, and dedicated effort bring about the most wondrous and consistent results.

If you're depressed, stressed out, anxious, or fatigued, the cure might be right outside your door. New research from Holland shows that people who live near a park or wooded area experience less depression and anxiety. And a study from the UK found that a walk in the country reduces depression in 71 percent of participants. Scientists have long known that sunlight can ease depression—especially SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, in winter.