01/07/2026
STUDIES SHOW:
Sunshine has a modest impact on well-being: More sunshine was linked to slightly higher life satisfaction and fewer depressive symptoms, especially after a sunny week.
Effects vary by group: Outdoor workers, families with young children, and older adults showed stronger responses to sunlight exposure.
Sunshine matters, but isn't everything: While sunlight influences mood, its effects are small and just one of many factors shaping mental health.
MY THOUGHTS: It's January and there is sunshine in Siouxland - get outside today!