3 Reasons Why Hot Weather is Good for Your Health

Quote of the day: 

We need society, and we need solitude also, as we need summer and winter, day and night, exercise and rest. -Philip Gilbert Hamerton

This is one hot summer. I have indeed heard several people blurt this out. Matter of fact, I may have joined in to say so myself at some point or the other. During winter everyone longs for long summer days, sunshine, cold drinks and barbecues. But this? No, no, no. This wasn't what you hoped for?. Really?. You got me there. We humans can never be satisfied. Let us take a brief pause and think of those living in warmer climate all year round. Oh but they are used to it you may say. Do people ever get used to a certain type of weather?. I would think the human body is built to adjust to any type of weather.

But it is not all despair when temperatures skyrocket due to hot and sunny weather. At this point we long for any cooling effect such as rainfall to reduce the heat even for a little while. And there are several ways to beat the heat such as taking a cold shower or other. Climate has and will continue to have an effect on our lives. We have seen climate change become a popular topic in the mainstream. And rightly so as changing climate can have a huge impact on our very survival.

However, there are various health benefits to having warm weather. Wherever you live in the world will determine how your body adapts to the climate. Of course there will be some people more at risk when the weather gets either too hot or too cold. Here are some of the common health benefits of living in warm weather.


1. More Sunlight

With more sunlight and longer days and shorter nights, we are exposed to more sunshine daily. This is great for getting Vitamin D -which the body needs to absorb calcium and phosphate from our diet and which are important for healthy bones, muscle and teeth. But do take care not to burn in the sun and take necessary precaution while in the sun. The right balance can have a positive effect on your mind, and body.


2. Mood Booster

Warm weather is said to boost our moods. It can be as simple as waking up in the early morning with light outside as against waking up in darkness during winter. According to the University of Michigan, the impact of sunny weather can have a great effect on mental health. Spending time out in pleasant weather offers a way to reset one's mindset. This often holds true as I've found being outdoors in nice warm weather has a rather pleasant effect, calming my mind and mood effectively. As small as thirty minutes spent outdoors can go a long way. Exposure to natural light will keep you alert and grounded and may also impact our internal biological clock and sleep cycle.


3. Social Activities

Summer yields a lot more social activities than during winter. Weather and seasonal variations of course has an effect on physical activities. It is all too easy to lose motivation for engaging in social activities during winter, so the hot weather is a welcome break to getting back to being active again.  People often associate warmer weather with pleasant physical activities such as having picnics, barbecues, playing sport, hitting the beach or other.

As the scorching temperature continues as seen in some parts of the world, it is important to stay well and healthy in order not to get sick. Drinking plenty of water, keeping cool, and staying safe in the sun are ways to reduce the health risk on our bodies.

How is the temperature at your location?



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