Posted on 07/26/2025 2:56:54 PM PDT by nickcarraway
We’ve been taught to avoid the sun at all costs. Is that right?
For decades, many doctors have said that less is more when it comes to sun exposure. Ultraviolet light from the sun can age the skin and cause skin cancer, and people can get Vitamin D from food or supplements instead. But in recent years, some scientists have questioned this thinking after research suggested that moderate sun exposure may, at least in certain contexts, have some benefits. And that Vitamin D supplements may not always be a good substitute.
“The ‘never go outside without SPF 50’ approach treated sun exposure as if it were universally harmful,” said Dr Lucy McBride, an internal medicine physician in Washington, DC. But “moderate, thoughtful sun exposure,” in accordance with your risk factors, she added, “may offer benefits we’re still discovering.”
SUNSHINE HAS A BRIGHT SIDE
It’s undeniable that the sun's rays can damage your skin in ways that result in premature skin ageing and cancer, said Dr Elizabeth Ko, an internal medicine physician at UCLA Health who has written about the health effects of sun exposure. But researchers have also identified a handful of potential, if limited, associations between sun exposure and health benefits.
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very good vid
In my 65 years adult years in USA, I must have seen 25+ doctors. I can’t remember anyone asking me about my diet or my exercise habits. Those 2 factors affect health the most.
I guess doctors will go out of business if people were very healthy.
“I’ve always considered it unlikely that God perfected creation then put a poisonous star in the sky.”
It would kill us except for our magnetic field.
And big pharma would lose beaucoup bucks.
I’m convinces they don’t want people healthy, but the thing that is most disturbing is that they seem to be actively working to destroy people’s health.
A little bit of something is better than a whole lot of nothing.
Want to split your sides laughing ‘’mom’’?
Watch these people try and change a light bulb.
I believe it.
Good buddy of mine moved to Virginia and drove a truck for 18 years hanging his arm out the window.
Ended up with cancer. Died 7 years ago.
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