We believe better health starts with better understanding. As warmer weather arrives, we’re sharing evidence-based insights that can help you stay safe in the sun, optimize your vitamin D levels, and learn how lifestyle choices may help protect your brain from early cognitive decline.
How it Works:
Our team of preventive medicine experts comb through the latest research and apply it to real-life strategies our patients can use. In this issue, we’re focusing on three key areas: sun protection, vitamin D supplementation, and Alzheimer’s prevention. Let’s break down the data—and the myths.
Detailed Benefits:
• Year-Round Sunscreen Protection
- Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30+
- Reapply every 2 hours, especially if you’re sweating or swimming
- Consider mineral-based “reef-safe” sunscreens for a more natural formula
- European sunscreens often offer superior UVA protection due to updated filters
• Smarter Vitamin D Strategies
- Sun exposure is unreliable and can increase skin cancer risk
- Supplementing with D3 is safer and more effective for most people
- Regular testing through your provider can help determine optimal dosage
• Alzheimer’s Prevention Through Lifestyle
- Physical activity, sleep quality, and nutrition all affect brain health
- New research suggests cardiovascular health is tightly linked to cognitive aging
- Early intervention and education are key—especially for those with family history
Many patients still believe sunscreen is only for sunny days, or that they can “get enough vitamin D naturally.” Others are unaware that early lifestyle changes can dramatically reduce Alzheimer’s risk.
