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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 10/21/19

Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 10/21/19   https://lakeshoregazette.com/2019/10/18/decrease-in-demand-of-melanoma-skin-cancer-diagnostic-testing-market-to-restrict-revenue-growth-during-the-forecast-period-2018-2028/ Melanoma is not caused by regular, non-burning sun exposure. Here are some facts you should know about melanoma:
  • In the past four decades sunscreen use has increased by 400%, and melanoma has increased by 400%!
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Skip The Coffee And Do This For Your Daily Burst Of Energy – CRAZIEST STORY ON TANNING

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Skip The Coffee And Do This For Your Daily Burst Of Energy

JCTA NOTE: This is the craziest story I’ve ever heard about the health benefits of UV exposure!!
 
Do you pay attention to your back there area? 
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Does sunlight change our gut microbiome?

Monday, October 28, 2019

Does sunlight change our gut microbiome?

 
Living at higher latitudes, which means less exposure to UV light and a greater chance of being vitamin D deficient, carries a higher risk of developing diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 10/14/19—10/20/19

Sunday, October 27, 2019
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 10/14/19—10/20/19   https://versionweekly.com/beauty/why-your-sunglasses-are-not-just-a-fashion-accessory/ You neglected to mention the relationship of myopia to sun exposure. Any article on sun exposure and vision problems should also contain information on myopia, which is prevented by being out in the sun.… continue reading

Red LED lights could prevent scarring after surgery

Sunday, October 27, 2019

Red LED lights used to treat acne could prevent scarring after surgery by slowing down collagen production, say researchers

  • Researchers leading trial say that if effective it could ‘revolutionise’ scarring 
  • Scars are a natural response to tissue damage as fibroblasts form to seal skin
  • Red light is thought to slow down the formation of fibroblasts and so collagen 
  • Device tested by doctors at New York State University on 30 face lift patients
By ROGER DOBSON FOR THE DAILY MAIL
A form of red light used to treat acne is being tested as a way to help prevent scars after surgery.
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