Chasing the Sun

The New Science of Sunlight and How it Shapes Our Bodies and Minds

Format: Paperback
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The full story of how our relationship with light shapes our health, productivity and mood.'A sparkling and illuminating study, one of those rare books that could genuinely improve your life' Sunday Times'Life changing' Daily Mail'Fascinating and readable ... Geddes's lovely book will fill you with longing!' The TimesSince the dawn of time, humans have worshipped the sun. And with good reason. Our biology is set up to work in partnership with it. From our sleep cycles to our immune systems and our mental health, access to sunlight is crucial for living a happy and fulfilling life. New research suggests that our sun exposure over a lifetime - even before we were born - may shape our risk of developing a range of different illnesses, from depression to diabetes.Bursting with cutting-edge science and eye-opening advice, Chasing the Sun explores the extraordinary significance of sunlight, from ancient solstice celebrations to modern sleep labs, and from the unexpected health benefits of sun exposure to what the Amish know about sleep that the rest of us don't.As more of us move into light-polluted cities, spending our days in dim offices and our evenings watching brightly lit screens, we are in danger of losing something vital: our connection to the star that gave us life. It's a loss that could have far-reaching consequences that we're only just beginning to grasp.
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Year Published:
2019
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781781258330
Number of Pages:
256
Publication Date:
30/05/2019
Publisher:
Profile Books Ltd
Place of Publication:
London
Authors:
Geddes, Linda (Features Editor)
Publication Date:
30/05/2019
Language:
English
SKU:
9781781258330

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