The sun’s UV rays help your body make this nutrient, which is important for your bones, blood cells, and immune system. It also helps you take in and use certain minerals, like calcium and phosphorus. And while most people get enough vitamin D from food, children who don’t can get rickets, which softens and weakens their bones.
Moderate amounts of sun over your lifetime, especially in your teen and young adult years, might make you less likely to have problems seeing things at a distance (nearsightedness). But too much direct sunlight can hurt your eyes. It can lead to blurred vision and raise your chances of cataracts.
This also raises your chances of skin cancer. If you do it before age 35, you’re 60% more likely to get melanoma, the most serious form. Even one session can raise your odds of melanoma by 20% and other types by as much as 65%. If you want that all-over body tan, tanning lotions might be an option. Most are safe, but they usually don’t have sunscreen in them, so don’t forget to put that on as well.
My mother (who lived over 100 years) religiously stayed in the sun every day for 20 minutes, but not when the sun is very hot (in the afternoon), preferably in the morning. She used to say that a bit of the sun made her feel better as compared to cloudy days with no sun. She decided the 20 minute interval from experience.
Dear, Michael
I hope that your mother would have spent this moment very well. And you have set a good example.
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Thank you..
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