You visited Palm Springs, you fell in love with the looks, the vibes and the overall community during your time there. So you got a place and you finally live that Palm Springs life that so many people covet. But are there any benefits to living in a desert climate? See all the amazing benefits that living in this desert climate can have on your physical, mental and emotional health.

No Humidity

Anybody who’s lived through a wet and humid summer knows how excruciating it can be. Humid warmth is a sticky sort of hot that seems to stick to you. Even under the protection of the shade of trees, you’ll still feel the stifling hotness until you run inside and experience a fresh blast of air conditioning. This is definitely not the case in desert climates. Here, you’ll experience not just non-humid air, but fresh, dry air. It’s the sort of air that makes it comfortable to lounge outside by the pool when the sun is in the sky. It’s the kind that makes you turn your AC on without cranking the temperature down low. Without humidity to bring you down, you’ll feel more inspired to get up, walk, hike, jog or do any other sort of activity in the fresh air. Another great part of living in this sort of environment? No bugs! So go ahead and work up a sweat or treat yourself on that walk without worrying about mosquitos or overbearing heat.

Sunshine! So Much Sunshine!

You never have to worry about experiencing seasonal depression when you live in a desert climate.

Here, you’ll experience so much sunshine that a cloud in the sky may appear odd to you. Even during the dreariest months of most parts of the country, Palm Springs still delivers that warm, sunshine glow that always brings fun and good vibes. More than just a tool for a great tan, constant sunshine usually helps with mental health as well. The very real phenomenon of seasonal depression is lost in this climate because the warmth and light improve the psyche and attitude. This means a much more friendly community is here waiting to introduce itself when you move in. Whenever the rare storm does pass through the area, it’s never for a long time. So grab some sunblock, a towel and some flip-flops and enjoy the generous rays of sunshine shining over Palm Springs.

Outdoor Activities

With so much sunshine and a lack of humidity in the air, this kind of environment breeds so many different types of outdoor activities that you’ll hardly find the time to do them all! With such gorgeous weather at your side, take into account the desert scenery that’s in and around Palm Springs. The desert mountains alone allow for gorgeous, scenic views and plenty of hiking trails. With so much nature all around you, you’re bound to find something new and exciting whenever you venture out. The desert itself can be a host of many activities, with stargazing in particular proving to be a very popular activity. In the desert, far away from any light pollution from huge cities or the smog that comes with it, you’re free to observe the cosmos the way they were always intended. Grab a chair, some cozy sweaters and a blanket and just gaze into the night sky without any obstructions.

Improved Mobility

It goes without saying that a bit of sunshine can go a long way with your body. The warmth and light that sunshine brings often help those who are afflicted with bone or joint problems. Sunshine and plenty of vitamin D do a body good and allow the joints to loosen a little, increasing mobility and greatly improving quality of life. When you command more mobility, you’ll not only feel physically better but mentally as well. In this new environment, your body benefits greatly, so why not head out and enjoy the best of what life has to offer you. The vitamin D that’s supplied by the sun also helps bones grow strong, thus debilitating diseases like osteoporosis have less devastating effects on the body. And in recent studies, it’s been found that plentiful sunshine has a way of reducing blood pressure levels. Go out in the desert and have some fun in the sun knowing that your body is enjoying your new home just as much as you are.

Whether you seek peace, fun or a new home in the desert, there’s no shortage of what you’re looking for in Palm Springs. Kick back or sit up in this environment that provides so much enrichment.