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Can sunscreen give you cancer? What experts want you to know BYAni Freedman May 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM EDT Sun exposure is the primary cause of skin cancer. But can sunscreen cause cancer, too? Getty Images There is nothing like feeling the warmth of sun on your skin—and soaking it up safely means applying sunscreen to protect yourself from skin cancer.…

Health-Promoting Reactions in the Body Triggered by Exposure to Full-Spectrum Sunlight Published on May 8, 2025 FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail   Wavelengths of Energy from Sunshine: UVB, UVA, Red, Near Infrared, Far Infrared, and Blue Light from sunshine all have unique health consequences Key Points There are several wavelengths of energy from sunshine that trigger specific actions within the body to influence our health; different wavelengths are able to penetrate the skin to different depths and have certain effects on the cells and tissues they reach UVB radiation stimulates the production of vitamin D, as well as serotonin and beta-endorphins, UVA promotes the release of nitric oxide into the blood, and both have a positive effect on the diversity of the microbiome on the skin and in the gut Blue light has a strong regulatory effect on the circadian rhythm and the release of melatonin from the pineal gland, while red light, near-infrared radiation, and far-infrared radiation have anti-inflammatory and tissue healing effects; infrared radiation also stimulates the production of melatonin inside the mitochondria for a strong antioxidant effect Watch a Short Video Based on this Blog Watch Now   The energy given off from the sun (aka the solar spectrum) consists of different wavelengths between 300 nm and well over 1 mm.…

Diseases Related to “Sunshine Deficiency” Published on May 6, 2025 FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail   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 480,000 deaths per year in Europe, as well as a rise in many diseases, could be attributed to insufficient sun exposure or “sunshine deficiency.”…

Researchers Shed New Light on the Benefits of UV Exposure The Sunbed Association 5 min read25 AprilPartner content As the government consults on a 10-year national cancer strategy, the health risks of UV exposure are once again in the spotlight. But new research from the University of Edinburgh suggests that in countries with low sunlight, the conversation about UV may be about to change.…

How to Make Vitamin D from Sunshine Published on May 1, 2025 FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail   Tips for safely utilizing sun exposure to produce vitamin D and how vitamin D made in your skin provides additional benefits beyond vitamin D taken orally, plus several myths about sunshine and vitamin D addressed Key Points Developing a safe, personalized plan that incorporates sunshine exposure into your regular routine – to maximize overall benefits while making vitamin D in your skin (which has additional benefits beyond vitamin D taken orally) – can be easily done when considering the following factors If the length of your shadow on the ground is shorter than your height, the sun is high enough in the sky to let UVB rays shine through and reach the ground, and your skin, which is usually mid-day between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm.…