Sunshine is the body’s most natural source of vitamin D – nicknamed the “sunshine vitamin” because of the many benefits associated with healthy bones, heart and muscle function. Recent studies suggest that the benefits of sunlight to heart health may outweigh the risk of skin cancer. Researchers say just 20 minutes of exposure to natural sunlight could dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Sarasota Memorial Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery Jeffrey Sell, MD, explains in this video from Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (smh.com).

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