Best Life: Good and bad health impacts of the sun [Video]

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The first day of summer hits on June 20 and with it comes long, lazy days spent outside soaking up the sun.

We’ve all heard about the risks of too much sun and skin cancer but spending some time outdoors isn’t all bad.

The United States Department of Agriculture estimates that foodborne illnesses are two times more common in the summer.

The bacteria that cause food poisoning grow the fastest in hot and humid weather. According to the CDC, 76 million people fall ill each year.

Another risk? Sunburn. The more it burns, the greater your risk of skin cancer. Having five or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma.

Did you know that sunbathing can be bad for your heart? Studies show that spending just a day in hot outdoors may increase the risk of inflammation by at least 10%.

This can cause a …