Study Shows Benefits of Sun Exposure May Outweigh Risks

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Published June 2, 2014 at 11:24 AM EDT

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Frequent sun exposure can increase the risk for skin cancer, but did you know that a recent British study found that the benefits of sun exposure may outweigh the risks?

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