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but new research reveals why slapping on the sun cream could be bad for your heart

Monday, April 8, 2019

We know sunshine’s vital for giving you Vitamin D… but new research reveals why slapping on the sun cream could be bad for your heart

  • There is no doubt that a ‘sun safe’ message is endorsed for a very good reason 
  • But our new-found obsession with protecting ourselves may have come at a cost
  • New research details the benefit of sun exposure for our heart, bones and more
By THEA JOURDAN FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY PUBLISHED: 17:07 EDT, 6 April 2019 | UPDATED: 17:07 EDT, 6 April 2019 View comments For many decades, the message on sun exposure has been unequivocal: cover up in the midday sun, wear high-protection factor sunscreen and avoid sunburn at all costs.… continue reading

The Importance of Being an Active Salon Owner

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

The Importance of Being an Active Salon Owner

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 By Jenny Backman, Carolina Tan Factory SMARTTAN.COM One of the most important things that I strive to accomplish within my salons is being active. Let me explain what I mean by that.… continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 3/25/19—3/31/19

Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 3/25/19—3/31/19 https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/news/20190323/mom-stop-same-old-thong-and-dance-on-cruise I enjoyed your article! Just wanted to mention that although burning in the sun is never a good idea, regular, non-burning sun exposure is a great idea! Here are a few facts about the healthful effects of sun exposure: •Seventy-five percent of melanoma occurs on body areas that are seldom or never exposed to sun.… continue reading

Is vitamin D a key factor in breast cancer prevention?

Friday, March 29, 2019

Is vitamin D a key factor in breast cancer prevention?

03/27/2019 / By Tracey Watson
The earliest known reference to cancer is found in the Edwin Smith Papyrus, written about 1,600 years before Christ. Though it is an ancient disease, there is no doubt that cancer is more prevalent now than at any other time in human history.… continue reading

New study links chemical sunscreens to birth defects

Thursday, March 28, 2019

New study links chemical sunscreens to birth defects

Katherine MartinkofeistyredhairMarch 27, 2019
CC BY 2.0 Fort George G. Meade
Oxybenzone may be effective at filtering UV light, but it comes at a dangerously high cost to human health. Chemical sunscreens have received a lot of press in recent months, with HawaiiPalau, Aruba, Bonaire, and now Key West all banning their sale and use.… continue reading

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