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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

Why you shouldn’t be afraid of the sun this summer: The health benefits of sunshine

Many people worry that spending too much time in the hot summer sun could have serious consequences.

And it’s true that people are at a heightened risk of skin damage, sun poisoning, melanoma, and other maladies during the season. However, feeling the sun’s warm rays also comes with potentially unexpected benefits.

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