In the News
Joint position statement issued to provide vitamin D clarity
Friday, December 17, 2010
Cancer Research UK has joined with the British Association of Dermatologists, Diabetes UK, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the National Heart Forum, the National Osteoporosis Society and the Primary Care Dermatology Society to issue a joint position statement on vitamin D.… continue reading
Lack of sunlight causes symptoms that mimic bigger problems
Friday, December 17, 2010
JOPLIN, Mo. — Winter starts officially next week, and with it comes less sunlight.
Add to that the fact that in this part of the world, the ultraviolet index is rarely above a 3 this time of year, and you’re looking at four months of no way for your body to create vitamin D.
… continue readingMad dogs and Englishmen were right! We SHOULD go out in the midday sun, say experts
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Going out into the midday sun is now officially recommended – without suntan cream – to top up vitamin D levels. But only as long as you live in the UK.
The latest advice from a range of health charities says 10-15 minutes exposure to the sun at midday during summer months can help build a store of the essential vitamin.… continue reading
NZ Tanning Association Defends Use Of Sunbeds
Wednesday, December 15, 2010