Exposure to the Sun’s UV radiation may be good for you

The risks UV poses are real, but new research suggests it may be time to consider the benefits. According to a study published recently in Health and Place, increased UV exposure appears to make people significantly less likely to die from cardiovascular disease as well as cancer. The risk of dying from melanoma skin cancer, the most deadly form of skin cancer, did not meaningfully change with UV exposure. Although smaller-scale studies have previously nodded to such health benefits, this is the largest study to show a direct correlation between UV exposure and longer lifespans.