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Mythbusters...the facts and follies about summer fun and health.
PEOPLE ARE HAPPIER
IN THE SUMMER
THAN IN THE WINTER. True! That's because we get more exposure to the sun, and sunrays are a good source of vitamins D and C. So, we feel healthier and have more energy. In fact, some doctors are beginning to treat acute depression by exposing patients to sunshine for up to four hours a day. But be careful--too much sun can hurt your skin.
TEENAGERS ARE TOO
YOUNG TO GET SKIN
CANCER.
Abosolutely not! Although it usually takes up to 20 years for the cancer to show up, most skin cancer begins with the exposure you get during your teen years. Skin cancer is related ...
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