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From heliotherapy to heat lamps: A short history of the sun tan

Tuesday, January 14, 2020
From heliotherapy to heat lamps: A short history of the sun tan Virginia Fallon05:00, Jan 14 2020     JCTA NOTE: interesting article from New Zealand – What comes around, go around. Is 2020 the decade for the return of a moderate tan.…

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles Jan 6th to Jan 13th

Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles Jan 6th to Jan 13th   https://www.thecoastnews.com/waterspot-winter-surfing-survival-guide-part-3/ Sun exposure is absolutely essential for human health, and the population does not suffer from sun exposure, but rather from sun deprivation. Nothing could be better than regular, non-burning sun exposure while surfing.…

Wet, cold weather associated with increased cancer rates

Friday, January 10, 2020
Wet, cold weather associated with increased cancer rates By Adaku Onyenucheya 31 December 2019   |   4:14 am   JCTA NOTE: UV exposure would decrease with cloud cover weather as we all know. Therefore wet and cold weather would decrease UVB exposure. Most research shows that the further you get away from the equator the higher the risk of most cancers, including melanoma.…

5 Things To Avoid in 2020 From Looking at Online Marketing in 2019

Friday, January 10, 2020
5 Things To Avoid in 2020 From Looking at Online Marketing in 2019   As we approach the end of 2019, the marketing press is full of stories about how we can make marketing more effective in 2020. In most cases, these articles are full of oft-repeated advice: the importance of email marketing, why SEO is important for your business, and how to store your customer data safely. …

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles Dec 30th to Jan 3rd

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles Dec 30th to Jan 3rd   https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2019/dec/31/delhi-cold-wave-winter-of-discontent-2083125.htm It is especially important, as you mentioned to get sunlight exposure all year, especially to prevent seasonal affective disorder or SAD.  Serotonin is the primary chemical that enhances mood, and sunlight or other bright light is the key to producing it.…

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