Why does a day at the beach make you tired?

The exposure to natural sunlight can balance out your sleep system and melatonin levels. The sun suppresses this hormone. When it sets, that's the natural signal to your brain that it's bedtime. That's why after spending all day outside, you can feel tired as soon as it gets dark.



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Not only is the salty air good for you, but so is the salt water. Salt water is excellent for cleaning up infections and acts as an antibacterial. There is iodine in the water as well, which is known to help boost your immune system.

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Showering after swimming in a saltwater ocean is generally a good idea and is often recommended. Here's why: Remove Salt and Residue: Saltwater can leave a residue on your skin and hair, which, if not rinsed off, can lead to dryness and potential irritation.

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Another potential source of illness includes some types of cyanobacteria that form algal “blooms” (discolored water) and the toxins they produce. When people are exposed to cyanotoxins, they may have hay fever-like symptoms, skin rashes, sore throat, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or even kidney or liver damage.

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You are more likely to get sick if you swim at a closed beach or one that has not been tested for contamination. Swimmers can sometimes be exposed to more serious diseases like salmonella. People can get rashes simply from getting polluted water on their skin or in their eyes.

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