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And going outside is a good thing in and of itself as it promotes physical exercise, he points out. “One of the adverse consequences of being too zealous (about avoiding the sun) is that it decreases overall physical activity,” he says. “It’s clear that getting a little sun will keep you healthier overall than not going out at any time.” JCTA NOTE: Are derms finally agreeing with us - the key is modration? continue reading

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Australia is facing an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency, with as much as a third of the population having less than recommended levels. Even people such as gardeners, who are outside all day but lathered in sunscreens and wearing long-sleeved shirts and broad hats have chronically low vitamin D3 levels. continue reading

The concern expressed by Mayo and other prestigious medical institutions must be heeded. But consider: Cancer kills one in four Americans, and skin cancer accounts for just 2.2 percent of cancer deaths. That means there’s more than a 99 percent chance that your eventual demise will be caused by something other than skin cancer. And sunshine phobia could help pave the way for a bunch of more deadly killers by denying your body of one of its most-needed nutrients: vitamin D. continue reading

But Steven Gilroy, executive director of the Joint Canadian Tanning Association, says people misunderstand the industry because of misconceptions and fear-mongering. “Everything in life has a risk factor, and what you need to do is to mitigate that risk factor,” says Gilroy. “That’s why we have driving licences, that’s why we have boating licences, and that’s why we believe in industry-certified operators controlling the tanning equipment.” continue reading