Welp, It’s Time to Fess Up: We Got Sunlight All Wrong
For decades, people have been warned about the dangers of sunlight, but new research suggests that moderate sun exposure can have numerous health benefits. Sunlight triggers the production of hormones that can improve mood, increase energy, and enhance cognitive function. By understanding the effects of sunlight on the body, people can make informed decisions about their sun exposure and potentially improve their overall health and wellbeing.
- ▪Sunlight exposure can boost mood and energy levels by triggering the production of hormones such as cortisol and endorphins.
- ▪Moderate sun exposure can have numerous health benefits, including improved cognitive function and a reduced risk of certain diseases.
- ▪Research has shown that sunlight is addictive, with the brain releasing natural opioids in response to sun exposure.
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| Publication time | Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:33:21 GMT |
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Life Sun’s Out, Buns Out For decades, we’ve demonized the sun. Turns out we were mostly wrong. By Rowan Jacobsen June 16, 202610:33 AM Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment The following is an excerpt from Rowan Jacobsen’s forthcoming book, In Defense of Sunlight: The Surprising Science of Sun Exposure, out from Simon & Schuster June 16. It has been edited and condensed for Slate. In the spring of 2025, I became intensely fascinated by a topic that, for the last seven years, had become increasingly present in my mind. That topic, which would soon consume my every waking thought and which I would eventually turn into a book, was sunlight.
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