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Lighten up! Light does more for you than you think

Posted on May 31st 2008 1:00PM by Kristen Seymour
Here at That's Fit, we've talked a bit about the merits of sunlight and Vitamin D, but a recent article at Prevention really sums up a number of reasons to "light up your life." You'll likely be well aware of some of the benefits of getting the right amount of light, but I think some of them will surprise you -- at least, they surprised me!

For example, did you know that you can use sunglasses to prevent jet lag? Or that using bright lights at night can affect your sleep?

Check out the gallery to see how light can help you improve your health.

Light's many health benefits(click thumbnails to view gallery)

Find light first thing in the morningConcentrate near a windowKeep your energy up all dayGet yourself in a good moodKeep your appetite under control

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