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George Hamilton Beyond the Tan: At 80

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

George Hamilton Beyond the Tan: At 80, Hollywood’s Ultimate Showman Looks Back on Scandals, Trump Ties and “The Joke Being on Me”

 
August 02, 2019, 6:00am PDT
 

He’s starred opposite Lana Turner and Brigitte Bardot, dated Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor and a first daughter, made dozens of films (a couple of them good), befriended Imelda Marcos, and now he’s taking stock of a remarkable life as a showbiz bon vivant.

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Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 7/29/19—8/4/19

Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 7/29/19—8/4/19   https://www.facebook.com/montclairlocal/posts/1606303446172651 Let’s tell the whole truth about sunscreens! I’m sure your heart is in the right place, but be careful before recommending sunscreen. Here are some facts: Sunscreens are worthless at best and deadly at worst.… continue reading

Higher Intake Of Vitamin A Could Help Reduce Skin Cancer Risk, Study Says

Friday, August 2, 2019

Higher Intake Of Vitamin A Could Help Reduce Skin Cancer Risk, Study Says

 By Maui Hermitanio Tech Times
 
 
Vitamin A is known to help make the skin healthy. A new study has associated high Vitamin A intake to reduced risks of squamous cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer. 
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Behind the Scenes of ‘Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?’ Interview with the writer

Friday, August 2, 2019
Adventures in Audio
 
JCTA Note: if you have 20 minutes to spare, click on “Play” above and start listening at 4:30 in to the podcast. Rowan explain why he believes we’ve gone to far with sun avoidance.
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What If Avoiding the Sun Is Bad for You?

Friday, August 2, 2019

What If Avoiding the Sun Is Bad for You?

The pros and cons of sun exposure don’t start and end with vitamin D and skin cancer

Markham Heid
Jul 25 · 13 min read
Itwas around 15 years ago that Dr.
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