India, July 22 -- Experiencing sunlight is not just good for the mood; according to Dr Vassily Eliopoulos, it is one of the most important elements in longevity medicine. Taking to Instagram on July 21, he shared three ways in which sunlight exposure can help to increase the healthy lifespan of an individual.

According to Dr Vass, "Morning sunlight hitting your retina within 30 minutes of waking triggers the suprachiasmatic nucleus, which is your brain's master clock to set the timing of every downstream hormonal and metabolic process for the day."

Cortisol peaks correctly, and melatonin is suppressed until the right time at night. The liver, pancreas, immune system, and every peripheral organ synchronise to that light signal.

When an ...