Why are most people afraid to go out into the sun? Is it because of the mental disease, heliophobia? Or because people are afraid of getting skin cancer and premature aging?

Public health messaging has misguidedly warned all Americans to avoid the sun at all costs, and has caused the unintended consequences of a severely vitamin D insufficient population.

Tune into the latest episode of Sunshine Science, Top 2 Reasons We Fear the Sun. In this episode, you’ll learn about the following concerns most Americans have about the sun and what recent studies actually show.

Stay tuned to the end to learn what you should actually be afraid about, when it comes to the sun and your skin.

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