Excessive sunlight, use of tanning beds, and frequent sunburns can predispose you to pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the skin such as actinic keratosis, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma.
Of course, exposure to sunlight is also necessary for the production of vitamin D, especially for those living in northern latitudes such as New England. Vitamin D is essential for the health of the bones, immune system function, maintaining robust energy levels, and much more.
Taking these simple precautions, you can protect yourself while still reaping the health benefits of our planet’s benevolent source of life.
