Our blog brings together a comprehensive collection of articles dedicated to the impact of sunlight and UV exposure on human health. We highlight the benefits of sunlight for immunity and well-being, while also addressing the health risks of overexposure. We offer practical advice on how to maintain a healthy balance, combining the advantages of natural light with smart protection strategies. Discover how living close to the sun can positively shape your lifestyle, learn the real facts about solarium use, and explore scientific research that deepens the understanding of sunlight, UV radiation, and solarium.
Skin colour is the result of a brilliant survival strategy, encoded in our bodies over thousands of years. Skin pigmentation is no accident – it is nature’s precise response to the amount of light in our environment.
Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for as much as 32% of all deaths worldwide, making them the leading cause of mortality globally. For years, UVA radiation has had a bad reputation. And yet, it is precisely this type of light that has a beneficial impact on the heart.
While the skin usually responds quickly to excess sun, eye damage can develop silently – leading to pain, blurred vision, and even permanent conditions. In this article, we explore why eye protection in the tanning bed is not optional, but essential.
Each range of solar wavelengths – UVB, UVA, red, near and far infrared, and blue light – has its own specific effect on health. Discover why the full spectrum of sunlight may be one of the most underrated elements supporting overall well-being.
In recent years, sun protection has gained huge popularity. At the same time, more and more people are seeking a more balanced approach – one that combines care for the skin with the benefits of light exposure.
Now, during the season of sun, sea, and suntans, it’s a great time to get to know your skin type. Your skin phototype determines how long you can stay in the sun, what kind of protection you need, and… how your body will react to those first rays of light.
Blocking the sun as a way to save the climate? Scientists warn: it’s a risky experiment that could harm both health and the environment.
More and more research shows that natural sunlight affects not only our mood, but also our circadian rhythm, recovery, and mental health.
And silence? It’s not emptiness — it’s a biological need that supports the nervous system just as effectively as sleep.
In daily weather forecasts, information about the so-called UV Index appears more and more often. But what exactly is the UV Index? How should it be interpreted, and why is it worth paying attention to – not only in summer?
Before soaking up those first rays of sunshine, it’s worth asking yourself: is my skin ready for the sun? Proper preparation is not just about aesthetics, it’s primarily about health and comfort, also mental.
“Notes from the Sunny Island” is a personal series on the Sun for life blog, where I share everyday moments and reflections from life in Crete – a place where light sets the rhythm of each day. If you’re looking for a fresh perspective on daily life and the sun – you’re in the right place. Sending you warm greetings straight from the sunny island.
As Dr. Holick puts it: “We were designed by nature to be exposed to sunlight daily—not just for vitamin D, but for a whole range of processes that support our health and vitality.”
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