As public guidelines begin to change, knowledge of the harms of avoiding sunshine exposure must be balanced with the harms due to sunburns and overexposure Key Points While vitamin D supplements can partially make...
Several studies conclude that regular, sensible, non-burning sun exposure and higher vitamin D levels are related to decreased incidence of melanoma and increased melanoma survival rates Key Points Two important distinctions about the relationship...
Numerous studies have now confirmed a decreased risk of many different types of cancer with increased lifetime sunshine and UVB exposure Key Points Studies describing the relationship between UVB exposure, sunlight, and vitamin D...
Video Interview with Dr. Michael Holick: There is no substitute for the health benefits from sunshine! Key Points To close up this year’s Sunshine Month, we asked Dr. Michael Holick, Ph.D, MD, to share...
There are a lot of benefits derived from sun exposure, and if used correctly, sunshine can greatly improve our health. Here’s how to develop a healthy, personalized relationship with the sun! Key Points Exposure...
Regular, moderate sunshine exposure and higher levels of vitamin D are shown to decrease (not increase) the risk of melanoma, which is now being overdiagnosed Key Points Though painful sunburns before the age of...
Regular, safe sun exposure, where the number 1 rule is don’t burn, puts emphasis on skin type to help maximize the health benefits while minimizing the risks associated with sun exposure Key Points While...
Research is now showing evidence that both DHA and EPA have unique benefits to our health Healthy omega-3 levels, defined as an Omega-3 Index of at least 8%, have been associated with heart health,...
Review: Sunshine has many benefits for human health, and a deficiency in sunshine can lead to disease While 2021’s Sunshine Month may be coming to a close, the information covered remains essential year-round to...
Special guest post by William B. Grant, PhD, a recognized “World Expert” in the top 0.1% of scholars writing about Sunlight over the past 10 years The evidence supporting the role of moderate sun...