Our body needs sunlight all year round, experts say

A group of scientists who have made a systematic review of epidemiological studies have discovered that chronic (not intermittent) sun exposure is associated with a reduced risk of colorectal-, breast-, prostate cancer and NHL.  The evidence that chronic (not intermittent) sun exposure decreases the risk of diseases is accumulating and gradually getting stronger, according to the study. “In summary, results of epidemiological studies suggest that (chronic) sun exposure, whether or not (partially) mediated by vitamin D, decreases the risk of some cancers, particularly of colon, breast and prostate cancer as well as NHL. There is also evidence that relatively high