Sunbathe to Prevent a Stroke?
In a study of more than 16,000 people aged 45 and older, those who lived in areas with the shortest exposure to sunlight had a 56% increased risk of stroke.
"The sun gets a bad rap, but sensible sun exposure is probably the way to go," one of the researchers told the press.
Why is sunlight protective? The answer is simple. It triggers the production of vitamin D, which study after study shows nourishes the circulatory system, cutting the risk of heart attacks — and now strokes, too!
Avoid sunburn, not sunshine. A regular noontime walk of at least 10 minutes is a great prescription for healthier arteries — including those to your heart and brain.
For more information, see "Lack of Sunlight, Vitamin D Tied to Stroke Risk."
Reference
The use of ground and satellite data to determine the relationship between long and short-term sunlight exposure with stroke incidence in the "Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study," International Stroke Conference. Kent ST, et al. International Stroke Conference, 2012; Abstract 2591.
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. is one of the most frequently quoted post viral CFS, fibromyalgia, energy, sleep and pain medical authorities in the world. He is the author of 12 books including You Can Heal from Long Covid, the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic!, Pain Free 1-2-3, The Complete Guide to Beating Sugar Addiction, Real Cause Real Cure, The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution, and the popular free Smart Phone app Cures A-Z. He is the lead author of eight research studies and three medical textbook chapters on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Teitelbaum appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide, including past appearances on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and FoxNewsHealth.
Websites: Vitality101.com | EndFatigue.com
Facebook Support Group: Recovering from Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, and Long COVID
Facebook Page | Instagram
