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Participant-reported information on the frequency of solarium or sunlamp use each year was used as a proxy for chronic sunlight exposure. Based on solarium use frequency, participants were categorized as non-users, occasional users, or frequent users. Retrospective survival analyses, restricted to participants of White European ancestry, were performed to explore the associations between solarium use and type 2 diabetes diagnosis. continue reading

This research isn't a reason to take high-dose vitamin D without guidance. If you have persistent fatigue, muscle aches, or other signs of deficiency, ask your doctor whether testing your vitamin D levels makes sense. If you're deficient, your doctor can help you raise your levels safely through vitamin D-rich foods, appropriate sun exposure, or a vitamin D supplement. continue reading

For years, personal care innovation was largely product-led: new ingredients, new formulations and endless product launches. Today, Canadian consumers are increasingly focused on something different: optimizing routines, combining disciplines and creating highly personalized systems that deliver sustainable results. continue reading

A 2024 study from the University of Edinburgh, published in the journal Health & Place, garnered significant attention for its findings on the health outcomes of tanning salon users in Great Britain. This study, the largest prospective analysis of its kind, examined the relationship between solarium use and various mortality risks. Notably, the study also found no significant association between solarium use and melanoma mortality. While there was a slight association between solarium use and melanoma incidence, this did not reach statistical significance. continue reading

Tanning may not always be the first thing that comes to mind for male clients—but that’s changing. As salons evolve into wellness destinations, the door is opening wider for people who may have once felt out of place in a tanning environment. That includes men. continue reading