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Very simple, studies all confirm that people who spend more time outdoors have better eyesight at youth (avoids myopia) and health (exercise), use sunscreen (av

by mgh2 1y ago

Very simple, studies all confirm that people who spend more time outdoors have better eyesight at youth (avoids myopia) and health (exercise), use sunscreen (avoid skin cancer). No need to speculate more.

wiseowise 1y ago
No, it’s not very simple. I’ve spent on average 15 hours outside as a kid, still -6. So take all those “studies” with a grain of salt, they might be not applicable to you.
- groggler 1y ago
  It is very simple. You can't expect to be the average member of every cohort you are part of.
  - wiseowise 1y ago
    True. And same applies to everything in life, so just because some article says "sun is good for you all" doesn't mean you won't end up dying from skin cancer.
    - cindyllm 1y ago
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msh 1y ago
But is that cause or correlation? Kids with bad sight or health might be more drawn to indoor pursuits.
- mgh2 1y ago
  You should read the research: 1st comment link https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25907356 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25907356 Taiwan case study: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/01/shortsighted-taiwan-may-have-lessons-for-the-world-as-a-preventable-disease-skyrockets https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/01/shortsighted-t...