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Tanning Bed Plea

Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Cairns, who owns Palm Beach Mega Tan locations in Belleville and Trenton and Polish Day Spa, appeared before city council Monday night asking it reconsider the proposed bylaw and, instead, wait for the province to move ahead with legislation dealing with indoor tanning regulations. continue reading

Sunshine helps build muscle and fight cancer

Monday, December 10, 2012
Science Daily Reports that 75 % of all Americans do not get enough vitamin D. A Scientific American article from 2007 highlights a clear association between low vitamin D levels and cancers, autoimmunity, infectious diseases and other conditions. If the health affects alone are not enough, studies have also indicated that vitamin D supplementation acts to improve athletic performance.… continue reading

Kneed sunshine? Scientists find link to healthy joints

Friday, December 7, 2012
By Felicity Ogilvie for PM Study: Patients with healthy vitamin D levels maintained their cartilage for longer. Map: Hobart 7000 Scientists say a daily walk in the sunshine could be all that is needed to delay a knee replacement. They have found people who do not get enough vitamin D quickly lose cartilage in their knees.… continue reading

Less Fun in the Sun? Skin Cancer Could Be Genetic

Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Unprotected exposure to the sun isn't the only risk factor for skin cancer. New research suggests your risk level may also depend on your genes and family history. continue reading

Bloomberg Tanning Story Cited – No Tanning Industry Sources At All

Wednesday, December 5, 2012
A Bloomberg News story about indoor tanning published Sunday included all the talking points from the American Academy of Dermatology Association’s anti-UV lobbying docket, but interviewed no sources from within the tanning community. continue reading

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