In Good Shape – How sunlight and heat affect our health
By DW
11 January 2023 |
7:24 am
Our planet has been getting hotter for decades due to climate change. UV levels are also on the rise. How do sunlight and heat affect our bodies? And how can we protect ourselves? This week's In good shape has the answers.
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