Ever wonder what happens to your body when you stop going outside?

If you haven’t been outside lately, it’s time to get some fresh air.

From mood swings to achy joints, here’s what happens to your body when you stop going outside.

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Pesky aches and pains happen when you stop going outside

Aches and pains are essentially inescapable.

Even the healthiest of people experience the occasional leg cramp, stiff neck, and headache.

And as noted byCleveland Clinic, not getting enough sun can have lasting, harmful effects on kids.

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For a healthier gut, Cantorna recommends consuming more vitamin D during the winter.

After all, depending on where you live, pollen can often feel more poisonous than simply annoying.

However, some medical professionals say refusing to go outdoors could actually make your allergies worse.

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In other words, the great outdoors might just be the best allergy medication on the market.

These are the feel good hormones, helping you feel calmer and happier."

However, research shows that getting too little sun might raise one’s risk of cancer as well.

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That said, feeling constantly fatigued in your daily life is neither normal nor healthy.

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Kids' eyesight

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