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Mono, Lack of Sun Linked to MS

Wednesday, April 20, 2011
April 18, 2011 — Having a history of mononucleosis and living in an area that gets little sunlight both appear to increase the risk for developing multiple sclerosis, new research finds.
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NEW CCS

Friday, April 15, 2011
Re: Poster from Canadian Cancer Society – “Killer Tan.” Dear Sir/ Madame It has come to our attention that a poster has been allowed to be placed in your school by persons unknown. This poster has no scientific basis or research reference to prove that indoor tanning can kill you.… continue reading

‘D’ from Sunshine Works Better: Holick

Friday, April 15, 2011
 
“When you ingest vitamin D, only about 60 percent of it sticks to vitamin D-binding protein, but when you make vitamin D in your skin, 100 percent binds to the protein.” — Dr. Michael F. Holick, vitamin D research pioneer from the Boston University School of Medicine.
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Vitamin D good for women’s eyesight

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Vitamin D appears to protect women under the age of 75 from developing age-related macular degeneration, according to a U.S. study of more than 1,300 women.… continue reading

Sun offers adequate vitamin D, for most of us

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
 There’s a good reason to make the most of the early April sunshine: Aside from the pleasure of it on the skin, it’s needed to lift the body’s levels of vitamin D, which are running low in many people by the end of winter.
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