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Sunlight and vitamin D levels higher for coastal populations in the UK

Tuesday, February 10, 2015
This study provides further evidence that your health is influenced by where you live, and that the link between vitamin D and health is complex. Whilst exposure to ultraviolet radiation in sunlight is an important factor for the production of vitamin D, it can also have negative health consequences. continue reading

Vitamin D is Back in the Sun

Tuesday, February 10, 2015
There has always been one odd kink in the modern evolution of vitamin D research. Ask any researcher one-on-one what the best source of vitamin D is, and without hesitation they’d tell you the obvious: continue reading

Vitamin D, Fiat Lux, and Circadian Rhythms

Friday, February 6, 2015
Disclaimer: I’m not against Vit D supps, but prefer sunlight whenever possible. continue reading

Smart Tan Nashville 2015 Dates Announced

Friday, February 6, 2015
Smart Tan Nashville — the world’s largest indoor tanning conference and trade show — will return to downtown Nashville’s Music City Center, Nov. 13-15, 2015. continue reading

Is Sunlight the Cause of Melanoma?

Thursday, February 5, 2015
Most people would say that sunlight causes melanoma. Other would mention “sunbeds” and some would specify “sunburns” as being the main culprit for melanoma. In fact, none of those answers are not and cannot be correct. continue reading

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