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An epidemic of overdiagnosis: Melanoma diagnoses sky rocket

Thursday, January 16, 2025
An epidemic of overdiagnosis: Melanoma diagnoses sky rocket Monday, January 13th, 2025 SmartTan.com NEWS RELEASE 6-JAN-2021 – Source: Brigham and Women’s Hospital Melanoma of the skin is now the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. Diagnoses of melanoma are six times as high today as they were 40 years ago.…

78% Reduced Risk of Respiratory Infections with Higher Vitamin D Levels

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
78% Reduced Risk of Respiratory Infections with Higher Vitamin D Levels Published on January 14, 2025 FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail   New study reveals a significantly lower incidence of respiratory infections among children and teens getting more vitamin D Key Points A study among children and teens ages 1 through 18 years found that those getting more vitamin D had a 75% significantly reduced risk of getting a respiratory infection and those with higher vitamin D levels had a 78% significantly reduced risk of getting a respiratory infection.…

Beyond Certification: The industry’s leading operator training delivers real results

Friday, January 10, 2025
Beyond Certification: The industry’s leading operator training delivers real results Businesses that utilize operator training without state requirements choose Smart Tan because it’s the only training platform that is designed to actually make a difference. Of course, the majority of tanning providers in regulated states also choose Smart Tan.…

BDC – Non-blended loan vs Blended or Mortgage Loans

Thursday, January 9, 2025
Non-blended loan A non-blended loan is a type of loan that has a fixed monthly principal payment plus interest on the declining balance. The total payment of principal and interest is not blended into single unchanging amount. It sees declining monthly payments over the life of a loan.…

Blue Monday Just Got Brighter! 🌞National Sunbed Day on January 20th 

Thursday, January 9, 2025
Winter just got warmer! We’ve created this brand new campaign to help salons across Canada promote the feel-good benefits of a sunbed with the support of this kit. Join us in celebrating National Sunbed Day on January 20th by offering your customers a free session and lotion sample or trial!…

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