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Modern myths about cancer – from ‘chemicals’ in food to wifi

Tuesday, August 21, 2018
What is true is that cancer is becoming more common. This is largely because it is a disease of old age. Many people now have cancer who in earlier times would have died much younger. continue reading

Facebook Ad Guidelines Cheat Sheet

Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Unfortunately, though, not many small businesses are getting the most from their Facebook ads! A survey released by website builder Weebly indicated that 62% of small business owners feel their paid ads on Facebook are missing their target. Facebook ads are one of the most cost-effective ways to get attention on your brand these days. Not only are they affordable, but the potential reach is huge. continue reading

Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 8/13/2018—8/19/20`18   

Monday, August 20, 2018
Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 8/13/2018—8/19/20`18 https://www.scnow.com/living/health/article_2a8c69d8-9da2-11e8-8abb-b750ce576bd8.html In singing praises to sunscreen, you have obviously not read the latest research on sunscreens and sunburn. It demonstrated that those who use sunscreens are far more likely to get sunburned. (Kasey L.… continue reading

Vitamin D, the Sunshine Supplement, Has Shadowy Money Behind It

Sunday, August 19, 2018
Dr. Michael Holick’s enthusiasm for vitamin D can be fairly described as extreme. The Boston University endocrinologist, who perhaps more than anyone else is responsible for creating a billion-dollar vitamin D sales and testing juggernaut, elevates his own levels of the stuff with supplements and fortified milk. When he bikes outdoors, he won’t put sunscreen on his limbs. He has written book-length odes to vitamin D, and has warned in multiple scholarly articles about a “vitamin D deficiency pandemic” that explains disease and suboptimal health across the world. continue reading

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