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The Model Health Show

The Model Health Show

How Sunlight Supports Weight Loss, Appetite Regulation, & Disease Prevention - With Dr. Alexis Cowan

Jun 15, 2026 · 1h 17m

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Most people know that sunlight exposure can help regulate your sleep or help boost your vitamin D levels, but did you know that a healthy dose of outdoor sun exposure can also influence your metabolism? Today you’re going to learn about the powerful impact that light has on human health and longevity. On this episode of The Model Health Show, Dr. Alexis Cowan is back for a conversation on the role that different light spectrums play in regulating human health and behavior. Dr. Cowan is a Princeton-trained PhD from Princeton from one of the top metabolism labs in the world. Her work is centered around the intersection of light, mitochondrial health, and biophysics. In this interview, we’re…