RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Biological Effects of Sunlight, Ultraviolet Radiation, Visible Light, Infrared Radiation and Vitamin D for Health JF Anticancer Research JO Anticancer Res FD International Institute of Anticancer Research SP 1345 OP 1356 VO 36 IS 3 A1 MICHAEL F. HOLICK YR 2016 UL http://ar.iiarjournals.org/content/36/3/1345.abstract AB Humans evolved in sunlight and had depended on sunlight for its life giving properties that was appreciated by our early ancestors. However, for more than 40 years the lay press and various medical and dermatology associations have denounced sun exposure because of its association with increased risk for skin cancer. The goal of this review is to put into perspective the many health benefits that have been associated with exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet A (UVA) ultraviolet B (UVB), visible and infrared radiation.