Is There a Link Between Clothing Color and Health?

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Start date Sep 21, 2008
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A woman with osteoporosis was advised by her doctor to avoid wearing black clothes, suggesting that darker colors absorb more sunlight. This raises questions about the potential health implications of clothing color. The discussion seeks research or evidence linking health outcomes to the colors of clothing worn, particularly in relation to sunlight absorption and its effects on conditions like osteoporosis. The conversation highlights a curiosity about the broader impact of clothing color on health, although it acknowledges the initial query may not be suited for the forum.

Sep 21, 2008

Lisa!

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So the doctor's told a woman who suffers osteoporosis not to wear black clothes! I guess he meant not to wear any dark color clothes since they absorb the most of sun light.Now I'm wondering if you know of any research on relation between health and the color of clothes.

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