Why sunlight is key to a longer, healthier life – with Rowan Jacobsen

Why sunlight is key to a longer, healthier life – with Rowan Jacobsen

For years we've been told to stay out of the sun to keep us safe, but have we got it all wrong? Award-winning science journalist Rowan Jacobsen joins Liz to discuss how each hour we spend outdoors could actually lower our risk of age-related diseases – and how sunlight deficiency is bad for our health.


Liz and Rowan talk about the impact of light exposure on everything from mood and sleep to metabolism and energy, and how our bodies are not designed to live indoors.


Rowan also shares surprising data about skin cancer and explains the difference between vitamin D supplements and the vitamin D our bodies produce from sunlight.

In this episode:

· How healthy sun exposure reduces age-related diseases

· Why melanoma rates are higher in office workers

· The importance of sunlight when you’re over 60

· The impact of sunlight on your skin microbiome

· Why a little sun every day is better than two weeks on a beach

· Can supplements replace sun-derived vitamin D?

Links mentioned in this episode:

· Read The Fourth Phase of Water by Gerald Pollack

More from Rowan:

· Follow Rowan on Instagram

· Read Rowan’s book, In Defense of Sunlight

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846


More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram


Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith


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