7 Weird Things That Happen to Your Body When It Starts to Get Dark Out Earlier

You might not feel as sharp

If your brain feels a bit fuzzy as summer eases into fall, you could have the lack of sunlight to blame. One survey of 16,800 participants found an association between decreased exposure to sunlight and increased cognitive impairment. If you arrive at work before the sun rises and leave after it’s gone down, schedule time in your day to talk a walk: Even just 15 minutes of midday sun could stimulate the neural pathways necessary to get you back in prime thinking mode. Need even more office inspo? Here’s are more healthy reasons to take a 15-minute walk.