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Sunshine addiction is a hot topic – but does ‘tanorexia’ really exist?
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
In short, empirical research evidence demonstrating a genuine addiction to tanning that encompasses all the known and expected physical and psychological consequences of addiction has yet to be proven. continue reading
Could the Sun be Good for Your Heart?
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
In experiments, he used sunlamps so that he could expose the skin of volunteers to ultraviolet A (UVA) rays and not ultraviolet B, which is responsible for vitamin D production. He confirmed that skin exposure to UVA resulted in increased nitric oxide levels in the blood and reduced overall blood pressure. continue reading
Like your Margaritas? Watch out for ‘lime’ disease
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
If you’re enjoying a Margarita or some limeade this summer, be careful handling the fruit that can give you a rash. It isn't just from handling limes; it’s the chemical reaction when juice left on your hands reacts with sunlight and causes a rash. continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 7/23/18—7-29-18
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 7/23/18—7-29-18
https://www.medicalnewsbulletin.com/preventing-sunburn-stay-safe-suns-rays/
It has been known since 2014 that sunscreen use associates directly with increased sunburn. And no matter how you dance around it, the results are the same. The research you quote, as well as another research paper which involved one of the same researchers (Perna) showed that those who used sunscreens had more sunburns, whether they were light skinned or darker skinned.… continue reading
Blog Your Story: Start your corporate blog with these simple prompts
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Below are some great ideas for blog posts. Use them as the starting point for your brainstorming session, gradually working your way to specific ideas that you or your marketing person could write 300-500 words about. continue reading
