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Why we really need the sun

Helen McArdle reports on medical evidence linking the dourness of the Scots to the dullness of our weather

WHILE fears over skin cancer have led many to believe they should avoid exposure to ultra-violet rays as much as possible, evidence is now emerging that a lack of sunlight could be linked to illnesses such as depression, cancer and multiple sclerosis.