First For Women

Prevents belly pain + boosts energy

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The stress of juggling daily busyness with vacation and party planning doubles the risk of stomachach­es, says gastroente­rologist Steven Brown, M.D. To cut symptoms by 55%—and reduce your risk of future pain flares by 70%—soak up 15 minutes of sunshine daily. British scientists say UV light exposure triggers the release of painkillin­g serotonin in your GI tract. Bonus: Daily sun exposure ups the production of fatigue-fighting beta brain waves, so you feel 70% more energized.

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