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Canadians urged to boost vitamin D levels before the long, dark winter sets in

Wednesday, October 12, 2016
TORONTO, Ont (October 12, 2016) – With winter just around the corner, Canadians have very little time left to naturally generate vitamin D from sunshine until next spring. continue reading

Your vitamin D level is directly linked to cancer prevention

Sunday, October 2, 2016
Vitamin D benefits have been linked with cancer prevention for years now, and the data keeps coming in. A recent study of pooled data has concluded that a vitamin D level of 40 ng/mL or higher is associated with significantly lowered risk of cancer. continue reading

Science Says Sun Exposure Improves Sex Life

Wednesday, September 28, 2016
It’s no secret that everyone looks and feels a little sexier with a nice tan. But that’s apparently not the only way sunshine can improve your sex life. continue reading

ASA Unveils Details of Food and Drug Adminstration Meeting

Wednesday, September 28, 2016
On October 7th, the American Suntanning Association will outline what can be expected from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed rules on indoor tanning. continue reading

Too Little Sunshine Can Take A Toll On Your Health, Too

Monday, September 26, 2016
What we never seem to hear is the fact that a lot of research has shown that people who avoid sunshine are usually not as healthy as people who enjoy being out in the sun. continue reading

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