2 Docs Talk: The podcast about healthcare, the science of medicine and everything in between.

Episode 40: Sun - Friend and Foe


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Everyone thinks of the sun in a different way. Some people crave it and some avoid it. And it turns out there are good health reasons for both.

Today on 2 Docs Talk, we'll be covering how the sun affects your health and how to maximize its benefits while minimizing its damage. We'll talk about:

  • UVA vs. UVB rays
  • The UV Index
  • Sunscreen
  • Skin cancer
  • Vitamin D 
  • and more.

 

Take a listen and get a little info to help you stay sun healthy.

 

EPA UV Index Database

Swedish Studyon Sun Exposure and Smoking

American Academy of Dermatology Sunscreen FAQ

 

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2 Docs Talk: The podcast about healthcare, the science of medicine and everything in between.By Kendall Britt, MD and Amy Rogers, MD