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Tanners Have Canada’s Highest ‘D’ Levels

Monday, January 28, 2013

Tanners Have Canada’s Highest ‘D’ Levels

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 SmartTan.com
People who use sunbeds have the highest vitamin D levels of any group in Canada, according to a study published in the journal public health by Dr. Gerry Schwalfenberg, an Edmonton physician who has written several papers on vitamin D.
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Quote of the Week Derm:UV Benefits More Important

Friday, January 25, 2013
“I’m a dermatologist. My day job is telling people ‘You’ve got skin cancer. It’s caused by sunlight. Don’t go into the sun.’ I actually think a far-more-important message is that there are benefits as well as risks to sunlight. continue reading

Smart Tan Downtown 2013 Dates Announced

Friday, January 25, 2013
Smart Tan Downtown – the world’s largest indoor tanning trade show and conference – will take place November 8-10, 2013 in downtown Nashville. continue reading

Learn about the NEW US American Suntanning Association ASA – Podzcast

Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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Dermatologists blast tanning industry campaign to play down skin cancer fears

Tuesday, January 22, 2013
A new campaign by the tanning industry to promote the safety of sunbed use has come under fierce attack from the American Academy of Dermatology, which is accusing the industry of making claims that are “ridiculous” and unsupported by scientific evidence. continue reading

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