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Tanned women live longer (as long as you sunbathe sensibly), say scientists
Monday, April 8, 2013
Women who regularly sunbathe live longer, a leading cancer specialist has claimed.
Hakan Olsson says his research shows the health benefits of exposure to sunlight ‘far outweigh’ the danger of skin cancer.
He said vitamin D produced by the body when tanning gives vital protection against blood clots, diabetes and some tumours.
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Salons Unite in Windsor Ontario to promote the Industry as a whole.
Monday, April 1, 2013
The Winter Blues ‘Blue Monday” fundraising event for The Distress Centre was the one we decided to support since it was an annual event and it fit our industry perfectly. continue reading
Vitamin D Important During Pregnancy, Study Suggests
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
TUESDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- Low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of complications in mothers-to-be and low birth weight in their newborns, a new study finds.
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Potential Immune Benefits of Strong Vitamin D Status in Healthy Individuals
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mar. 20, 2013 — Research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) shows that improving vitamin D status by increasing its level in the blood could have a number of non-skeletal health benefits.
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Study: Vitamin D Pills Lower Smokers’ Cancer Risk
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The study, published online in the journal Clinical Chemistry, suggests for the first time that simple vitamin D blood tests and supplements have the potential to improve smokers’ health.
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