DEAR READERS: This study is a remarkable analysis of the influence of solar radiation cycles and UV light on our levels of vitamin D: "Relation of pandemics with solar cycles through ozone, cloud ...

When the last leaf drifts from the trees and your once lush backyard turns into a skeletal silhouette, it’s easy to assume your garden has entered its “do not disturb” phase. Everything looks a little ...

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Sunlight can have positive effects on your sleep, mood, metabolic health and more. Here’s how much exposure you need to see benefits, and how to get it safely.

Summer is in full swing, which means many of us are spending plenty of time soaking in the sun. The best activities -- like getting gelato or hanging out in the park -- are generally reserved for the ...

Summer is upon us again. Sunlight and warm temperatures encourage us to be outside, soaking in those lovely rays, especially after a long, cold, and gray winter. Studies have shown that exposure to ...