The health benefits of sunlight may outweigh the risks of skin cancer in gloomier parts of the UK, research suggests. Scientists from the University of Edinburgh found exposure to higher levels of ...

Sun exposure has long been framed as something to avoid, but science shows that moderate, intentional sunlight plays an ...

We’re used to hearing about how too much of the sun’s warm rays can be harmful to your skin. But did you know the right balance can have lots of mood-lifting benefits? Sunlight and darkness trigger ...

We’ve been taught to avoid the sun at all costs. Is that right? Ask Well We’ve been taught to avoid the sun at all costs. Is that right? Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By ...

SEPTEMBER 22nd marks the autumn equinox and, in the northern hemisphere at least, heralds the gloomy six-month period during which the nights will be longer the days. As a result, millions of ...

For years, medical advice on sun exposure has remained largely consistent: limit direct sunlight, apply sunscreen liberally, and wear protective clothing to minimize the risk of skin cancer. But as ...

Hormones play an important role in keeping us happy and healthy. You must have heard about the ‘happy hormones’ – serotonin ...

The simple act of stepping outside within the first hour after waking might be more powerful for your mental wellbeing than many realize. While pharmaceutical interventions dominate mental health ...

The health benefits of sunshine could outweigh the risks for people living in places with limited sunlight, such as parts of the UK, a study suggests. Exposure to higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. A reveler enjoying sun warmth on a beach. [Getty Images] You may have heard conflicting ...