From serotonin and endorphins to circadian rhythm regulation and emotional resilience, sunlight plays a far greater role in mental wellbeing than many people realize Key Points While getting enough vitamin D key to maintaining...
A lack of sunshine exposure can lead to decreased health and an increased risk of many diseases, also known as “Sunshine Deficiency” diseases Key Points 340,000 deaths per year in the United States and...
The unique biological consequences of full spectrum sunshine, including UVB, UVA, Red, Near Infrared, Far Infrared, and Blue Light Key Points There are several wavelengths of energy from sunshine that trigger specific actions within...
Avoiding the sun may prevent some skin cancer deaths, but at the cost of overall health and longevity Key Points Moderate sunlight exposure is consistently associated with lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality across large...
Rethinking the Health Consequences of Indoor and Shift Work Key Points A GrassrootsHealth study showed how nurses and nursing students are at high risk for vitamin D deficiency due to limited sun exposure. Indoor...
Maximize benefits and reduce harms of sun exposure by understanding your skin type and following evidence-based recommendations for an individualized approach to sun exposure and protection Key Points In March 2023, Australia became the...
Tips for safely utilizing sun exposure to produce vitamin D, how vitamin D made in your skin provides additional benefits beyond vitamin D supplements, plus several myths about sunshine and vitamin D Key Points...
An Inspiring Journey to Advance Vitamin D Education Worldwide, by Jen Aliano, Executive Director, GrassrootsHealth Key Points GrassrootsHealth was honored on the international stage as Executive Director Jen Aliano traveled to China to keynote...
A new study strongly supports the idea that optimizing vitamin D status may be an important part of managing inflammatory bowel disease Key Points Weekly vitamin D significantly improved symptoms and inflammation markers in...
How one advocate transformed her personal health and is now helping thousands of others optimize vitamin D for better living. Key Points Vitamin D deficiency is a global health issue “Sufficient” levels are often...