Sun Exposure

Vitamin D: Time to Get Savvy With Sunshine

Glen Matten | Posted 08.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Glen Matten

Can there be hotter property in the field of nutrition right now than vitamin D - the 'sunshine vitamin'? There's been an explosion of vitamin D research over the last decade and it's completely revolutionised our view of this previously unremarkable vitamin.

'Tanning Mom' Patricia Krentcil Releases Dance Single

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 07.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle

Just when HuffPost UK Lifestyle thought we'd seen the last of 'Tanning Mom' Patricia Krentcil, she decides to release a new single. And, having li...

Soaking Up The Sun 'May Cut Women's Arthritis Risk'

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 05.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle

Soaking up the sun may reduce a woman's risk of rheumatoid arthritis, a study has shown. Over-exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can damag...

Why Redheads Are Prone To Skin Cancer (Even Out Of The Sun)

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 01.11.2012 | UK Lifestyle

New research suggests that a pigment in redheads' skin may play an active role in the development of skin cancer. It is well known that redheads ar...

How to Prevent Yourself From Sunburn at Wimbledon

Dr Martin James | Posted 31.08.2012 | UK Sport
Dr Martin James

Wimbledon fortnight is here again. We always hope for a sunny two weeks to watch our tennis heroes, but cloudless skies can cause problems for both players and spectators. Although not always the hottest part of the year, late June and early July is the time when the Ultraviolet light (UVL) part of sunlight is at its strongest.

Young People ‘Encouraged’ To Use Sunbeds

The Huffington Post UK | Kyrsty Hazell | Posted 19.01.2012 | UK Lifestyle

A cancer charity has warned that four in 10 young people under the age of 25 are being ‘encouraged’ to use sunbeds by their friends. The Cance...

Study: Lack Of Sunshine Linked To Diabetes

lifestyle.aol.co.uk | Posted 27.09.2011 | UK Lifestyle

A new study has found that lack of vitamin D - which is created when bare skin is exposed to sunshine - could put people at risk of diabetes....