Sunglasses increase risk of sunburn and skin cancer

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Sunglasses trick the brain into thinking it’s dark and prevent it from producing a hormone that protects against sunburn, according to new research. Emerging research is illuminating the dark side of wearing sunshades. Sunglasses block UV light from entering the pineal gland through the optic nerves in the eyes. This prevents the brain from sending the signal to the pituitary gland to produce melanin, the pigment that tans the skin and protects it from burning. …read more

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