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Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 3/25/19—3/31/19

Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 3/25/19—3/31/19 https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/news/20190323/mom-stop-same-old-thong-and-dance-on-cruise I enjoyed your article! Just wanted to mention that although burning in the sun is never a good idea, regular, non-burning sun exposure is a great idea! Here are a few facts about the healthful effects of sun exposure: •Seventy-five percent of melanoma occurs on body areas that are seldom or never exposed to sun.… continue reading

Is vitamin D a key factor in breast cancer prevention?

Friday, March 29, 2019

Is vitamin D a key factor in breast cancer prevention?

03/27/2019 / By Tracey Watson
The earliest known reference to cancer is found in the Edwin Smith Papyrus, written about 1,600 years before Christ. Though it is an ancient disease, there is no doubt that cancer is more prevalent now than at any other time in human history.… continue reading

New study links chemical sunscreens to birth defects

Thursday, March 28, 2019

New study links chemical sunscreens to birth defects

Katherine MartinkofeistyredhairMarch 27, 2019
CC BY 2.0 Fort George G. Meade
Oxybenzone may be effective at filtering UV light, but it comes at a dangerously high cost to human health. Chemical sunscreens have received a lot of press in recent months, with HawaiiPalau, Aruba, Bonaire, and now Key West all banning their sale and use.… continue reading

What Do You Want from Me? Tips for Creating Fan-Friendly Social Content

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

What Do You Want from Me? 
Tips for Creating Fan-Friendly Social Content

Friday, March 22nd, 2019 SmartTan.com By Ashley Laabs Social media isn’t easy, but it is worthwhile if your business take the time to create fan-friendly social content. The sad fact is, many small businesses are too focused on using old-media tactics that just don’t work for social media.… continue reading

Is red light therapy the fountain of youth?

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Is red light therapy the fountain of youth?

By Haley Hernandez – Health ReporterPosted: 6:30 AM, March 25, 2019Updated: 7:41 AM, March 25, 2019 HOUSTON – Red light tanning beds and masks are being touted as the new fountain of youth. The therapy encourages your cells to heal faster and produce more collagen.… continue reading

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