2.The sun helps the brain release

The hormone known as serotonin, which boosts mood and may even help you calm your nerves. If you do not get enough sun, you might actually feel yourself getting depressed. It comes as no surprise that many psychologists suggest to their depressed patients (as well as women with PMS) to take a brisk walk in sunny weather (for at least a half hour) to help raise their mood. Anxiety attacks have also been connected to not getting enough sunlight.

3.The sun can help lower your blood pressure

While there is no cure for high blood pressure, being in the sun or being exposed to UV lights induces nitric oxide release, which plays a role in not only regulating blood pressure but in reducing the risk of heart attack and strokes as well.

6.The sun gives you a golden glow

You might have heard a lot of things about the possibility of skin cancer and getting wrinkled due to UVA rays, but there are benefits to MODERATE sun exposure. Periods of exposure 45 minutes or less whiles a sunscreen of 15 to 50 SPF (depending on your skin tone) are safe for most people and will give skin a sun-kissed glow. Those deep tans of yesteryear are thankfully no longer in vogue because most people would have to stay outside too long to get them. If you want some “color,” never, ever sit out for an extended amount of time even if you are on a beach vacation—do it gradually with a little time in the sun each day. To show off a sun-kissed skin tone, try a flowered print or bright solid summer separates. Check out the citrus colored Apiece Apart Sanna Ruffle Cropped Camisole, which would be great teamed with white or ivory summer skirt like Tibi’s Annelie Linen Paperbag Skirt.