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Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles  4/23/18—4/29/18

Monday, May 7, 2018
Research shows that for every death caused by diseases that are associated with sun exposure, there are about 328 deaths caused by diseases that are associated with sun deprivation. continue reading

Could Indoor Tanning Actually Be Good For You?

Monday, May 7, 2018
Tanning (UVB/UVA) first became associated with "health" after Arnold Rikli the "sun doctor" first used light therapy to treat tuberculosis in Slovenia in 1855. continue reading

What is UV Index? – GrassrootsHealth

Thursday, May 3, 2018
The ultraviolet index or UV index is a measurement of the strength of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. It is 0 in the dark of night and 10-11 in the middle of a summer day with no cloud cover. This index was developed by Canadian scientists in 1992.… continue reading

Hawaii Will Likely Become the First State to Ban Certain Sunscreens. Here’s Why – Fortune

Thursday, May 3, 2018
Hawaii could become the first U.S. state to ban sunscreen products containing toxic chemicals dangerous to coral reefs and ocean life. The state’s legislature passed a bill Tuesday outlawing the sale of two particular chemicals — oxybenzone and octinoxate — found in many sunscreens, according to BuzzFeed.continue reading

What Amount of Sun Is Right for You? GrassrootsHealth

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Sunshine is important for your health, but before you get sun rays you need to assess your current situation. We want to get sunshine and all its beneficial aspects, but we don’t want to burn. Serious sunburns, particularly before the age of 20, increase the risk of all types of skin cancer.… continue reading

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