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New Smart Tan Certification Raises the Bar on Operator Training

Friday, January 23, 2015
Smart Tan has completely redefined indoor tanning training with its new behavior-based UV Tanning Certification. continue reading

Boosts the immune system by activating T cells that attack cancer cells

Thursday, January 22, 2015
The research, published today by the journal Gut, represents the first time that a link between vitamin D and the immune response to cancer has been shown in a large human population. The finding adds to a growing body of research showing that vitamin D — known as the “sunshine vitamin” because it is produced by the body in response to sunlight exposure — plays a key role in cancer prevention. continue reading

Sign the Online Petition. IOM got the recommendation wrong for vitamin D

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Please help us and join with the Canadian community to sign this petition calling for the IOM to re-evaluate this data. continue reading

Weighing the benefits and risks of sunlight exposure

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
NICE is consulting on draft recommendations to help people strike the right balance when it comes to being out in the sun. continue reading

Living in the North ‘raises dementia risk’: Lack of vitamin D could be to blame

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Scientists at Edinburgh University claim that environmental factors, such as lack of sunlight, could increase the chance of you getting the disease. continue reading

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