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Is Sunscreen Protecting You?

Friday, November 23, 2018
Sunscreen is a billion dollar industry. We are told over and over to use sunscreen when out in the sun. Yet this study shows that melanoma rates and death from melanoma are rising even as we use more and more sunscreen. continue reading

Apple Watch can soon help prevent skin cancer, sunburn

Wednesday, November 21, 2018
The new Apple Watch can help prevent sunburn, premature skin ageing and even skin cancer as the US Patent and Trademark Office have approved its patent on monitoring ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 11/12/18—11/18/18

Monday, November 19, 2018
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 11/12/18—11/18/18   https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/don-t-ignore-the-health-benefits-of-the-sun/article_f65c66d8-95ef-56e2-9324-f6aada393408.html Dr. Willey, you are terrific and truthful–a truly common sense physician! That was a great article and I hope you continue to espouse the benefits of sun exposure. Here are a few more facts about sun exposure that your readers would enjoy:
  • Sun exposure in the U.S.
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What Your Salon Can Learn from Netflix

Thursday, November 15, 2018
Before you start wondering why I’m writing an article about Netflix for Smart Tan Magazine, let me get to the point — there’s a lot that tanning salons can learn from Netflix. continue reading

Sunbed Users Tops in Vitamin D Levels

Thursday, November 15, 2018
Canada’s sun-deprived northerly latitudes mean 90 percent of Canadians will be vitamin D deficient in the winter. That’s why it’s not surprising that regular sunbed users have the highest vitamin D levels of any group in Canada. continue reading

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