Did you realize that people who spend their days in a sunny environment are more likely to live longer than those who spend their days in a dimly lit environment? Reasearch has shown that getting plenty of sun enhances circadian rhythms, which play a role in sleep, blood pressure, etc. It is suggested one should aim for 30 minutes a day.
Do you like to eat breakfast right after rising or do you prefer eating mid-morning? I hate to say this, but I was a mid-morning person. Unfortunately for me, a diabetic for the past 17 years, I recently learned I was setting myself up for diabetes. A Spanish study a couple years ago found that those who ate breakfast before 8 AM were 59% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who didn't eat breakfast until after 9AM. The reason? Eating your first meal shortly after rising syncs your circadian rhythm, which helps balance blood sugar and insulin.
