Getting more sun in the day may offset the negative effects of too much artificial light from things like computer screens. And one study even shows it may even have a positive effect on blood sugar levels on people with type 2 diabetes.

13 Mar 2026 | 02:18

Spring is coming and so is the sun. Or more precisely, a Daylight Savings Time extra hour of sunlight each day. To mark the moment, the Washington Post asked three experts to detail the benefits on our body and soul.

First on the list, according to Jamie Zeitzer, co-director of the Stanford Center for...