Morning Light 22

“I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in”

John Muir, father of the American National Parks movement

Getting out for a walk on a cold, wet winter day can sometimes feel like a bit of a challenge. But, almost inevitably, it's worth it! There's solid, scientific evidence that being outside and being exposed to ultraviolet light has significant health benefits, physical, mental and emotional.

 Perhaps especially for those used to sunnier climes, and those vulnerable to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), it's important to experience as much UV light as possible. Info about interesting work being done in Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities here and a really useful  radio series "Winter well" here.