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Surviving a Year Without Sunlight

Surviving a Year Without Sunlight

Are you afraid of the dark? Many of us share that fear. It stems from the dangers our ancient ancestors faced when they gathered together during the dark of night. But what would happen if you went an entire year without seeing the Sun?

How would you manage to cope?


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Timeline

00:00:Introduction to living without sunlight for a year

00:56:Exploring the concept of being sightless

01:37:Impact on internal clock regulation

02:29:Role and deficiency of Vitamin D

03:11:Understanding seasonal affective disorder