How Sunlight Affects Our Bodies and Minds - with Linda Geddes

Sunlight has a pronounced effect on our life from our sleep cycles to our immune systems and our mental health.
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This talk was co-hosted by the University of the Third Age (U3A).

This talk was filmed in the Ri on 7 October 2019.

Linda explores the significance of sunlight, from ancient solstice celebrations to modern sleep labs, and from the unexpected health benefits of sun exposure to what the Amish know about sleep that the rest of us don't.

Linda Geddes is a Bristol-based freelance journalist writing about biology, medicine and technology. Born in Cambridge, she graduated from Liverpool University with a first-class degree in Cell Biology. She spent nine years at 'New Scientist' magazine working as a news editor, features editor and reporter, and remains a consultant to the magazine. Linda has received numerous awards for her journalism, including the Association of British Science Writers’ awards for Best Investigative Journalism. She is married with two young children.

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