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*Another tip is to stay in the sun. The data on sun exposure has largely reversed over the last decade; sun exposure is positively correlated with improved heal
by nikkwong 2y ago
*Another tip is to stay in the sun. The data on sun exposure has largely reversed over the last decade; sun exposure is positively correlated with improved health outcomes, but should be done in moderation as to prevent skin issues.
- AlexandrB 2y agoWhere "moderation" means something like 15-30 minutes[1]. [1] https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-sunlight-health-effects https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-sunlight-he...
- yjftsjthsd-h 2y agoThat link says > In general, scientists think 5 to 15 minutes -- up to 30 if you’re dark-skinned -- is about right to get the most out of it without causing any health problems.
- heraldgeezer 2y agoYes. And people tan waaaaaaaaaaay more or work outside.
- dirtdobber 2y agoIt turns out that food is also healthy for you, in moderation. Alas, we need a drug to help us moderate.
- fnord77 2y agoyes, because historically, food has been so scarce that we never evolved a shutoff mechanism on our own.
- dirtdobber 2y agoI don't disagree with your premise, but I also don't fully agree with it as a comprehensive explanation. Overeating seems to be a uniquely American problem, and independent of a nation's food security status. For example, the obesity rate in Japan is much lower than that of the US and I don't think that's due to them (a) not having enough food to over-indulge or (b) somehow having evolved a shutoff mechanism that Americans have yet to develop. To me, it seems almost entirely explained by culture.