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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.… continue reading

Researchers find evidence of obesity, malignant skin cancer link

Friday, January 3, 2020

Researchers find evidence of obesity, malignant skin cancer link

That obesity is a risk factor for several types of cancer is well known

Friday January 3, 2020 2:22 PM, IANS
 
London: The researchers have found out that Bariatric surgery might help in reduction of skin-cancer risk, adding that, this finding can be described as a key piece of evidence that substantiates the connection between weight loss and malignant skin cancer.
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Is Free Better than a Discount?

Monday, December 30, 2019

Is Free Better than a Discount?

Friday, December 20th, 2019 SmartTan.com
Of course free is better for the customer, but it may also make for a more effective promotion in the long-run than a discount, according to research. A study in the Journal of Consumer Research found that offering a discount devalues a product significantly in the minds of consumers, while offering something free as a promotion has little affect on the perceived value.
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GrassrootsHealth Educational Videos and Information

Monday, December 30, 2019
GrassrootsHealth Educational Videos and Information

Dear Steven,
 
Over the years, GrassrootsHealth has created and shared videos from nutrient experts all over the world to bring science-based information to our participants, viewers, and others.  These videos range from short FAQ clips to interviews, webinars and seminar presentations.
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This Vitamin D Mechanism Helps Combat Melanoma

Monday, December 30, 2019

This Vitamin D Mechanism Helps Combat Melanoma

After years of research, we finally know how vitamin D works with VDR to influence the behavior of melanoma cells by reducing activity of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.” — Prof. Julia Newton-Bishop
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