A leading lecturer in dermatology at Edinburgh university has said that the benefits of sun exposure "may far outweigh the risks" after a new study has shown an hour's exposure significantly reduces blood pressure:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22433359
This is on top of our growing understanding of the vital role played by vitamin d in health.
AIBU to worry more about whether my DC are getting sufficient sun than about the potential risks? I don't let them burn btw, but I do make sure they have plenty of sun cream-free time whenever possible.
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To think we're far too scared of the sun!
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BedHanger · 09/05/2013 08:59
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