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And the Winner Is…
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Simple yet effective, Facebook contests are progressing into the new way tanning salons are growing their social media audience. They’re a fun approach to engage users and create a sense of community. continue reading
Are sunscreens effective against skin cancer?
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
A meta-analysis of 29 studies showed no significant association between skin cancer and sunscreen use (European Journal of Dermatology, April 1, 2018). continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 7/9/18—7/15/18
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 7/9/18—7/15/18
http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/538533/SAUDI-ARABIA/Exposure-to-sun-poses-major-health-risks-Health-Ministry
Avoiding the sun during midday means that you are avoiding vitamin D production. There is no vitamin D production in early morning or late evening. Sun exposure is vital to human health. Consider the following:
- Seventy-five percent of melanoma occurs on areas of the body that are seldom or never exposed to sun
- Women who sunbathe regularly have half the risk of death during a 20-year period compared to those who stay indoors.
This Sun Tanning Calculator Could Be The Key To Staying Safe In The Sun
Monday, July 16, 2018
So how do you stay safe in the sun? Well, one doctor has created a sun tanning calculator that tells you exactly how long you can stay in the sun without getting burnt. continue reading
Sunscreen Alone Not Enough For The Fair-Skinned, Study Finds
Thursday, July 12, 2018
“The most surprising and counterintuitive finding," according to Kasey Morris, who led the study and was quoted by Reuters, "was that regular sunscreen use, in the absence of other protective behaviors, was associated with the highest likelihood of sunburn.” continue reading
