In the News
Risks and benefits of sun exposure need a holistic view
Friday, June 2, 2017
There are clear benefits to moderate and controlled exposure to sunlight, while sun avoidance has negative effects on human health. This is the conclusion of a recent study looking at the link between insufficient sunlight exposure and global mortality.[1] continue reading
Benefits of Safe Sun Exposure for Reduced Cancer Risk (& Vitamin D)
Friday, June 2, 2017
Based on the largest review of evidence we have to date, it is time to re-think sun exposure. The idea that the sun causes skin cancer isn’t the full story. Believing that for the past 70+ years may be doing much more harm than good.
While we’ve avoided the sun to hopefully avoid skin cancer, our rates of other cancers are going up. Our rates of all-cause mortality are going up. And this review found that a lack of sun may be the reason. continue reading
ASA Nashville Conference and Open Board Meeting
Friday, June 2, 2017
Register now for the ASA World Summit Conference and Open Board Meeting, Oct. 6-7 at the Music City Center in downtown Nashville, for just $79. continue reading
Vitamin D Levels of Lifeguards
Friday, June 2, 2017
None of these lifeguards took supplements, the average vitamin D level for the group was 44 ng/ml (Canadian 110nmol/L), the average age 25. JCTA Note: indoor tanners are around the same number if they use a sunbed that mimics sunlight UVA/UVB ratio continue reading
Free D*action membership during sunshine month
Thursday, May 25, 2017
This week we are summarizing two different papers on the pros and cons of sun exposure. Both papers conclude that healthy, non-burning sun is important for a vibrant life. continue reading
