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Vitamin D Boosts Lifespan

Thursday, March 8, 2012
A pair of studies released independently this week underscores the importance of vitamin D in keeping bones healthy and lengthening lifespan.
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Report: ‘Tanning: Let the Sunshine In’

Thursday, March 8, 2012
One of Britain’s largest newspapers published a story accusing Sun Scare profiteers of going to far — asking the question, “Is it time we stopped being so scared of the sun?”
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Healthy indoor tanning has its benefits

Thursday, March 8, 2012
I first used an indoor tanning bed for a short session over 25 years ago and have been patronizing professional tanning salons ever since. If used properly, I believe them to be beneficial for several aspects of health (for what it’s worth, so do the popular physicians Mehmet Oz, M.D.… continue reading

Tanning salon laws needed, says cancer society – New Brunswick

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

More than half of the tanning salons in New Brunswick aren’t following Department of Health age guidelines, which has the provincial branch of the Canadian Cancer Society calling for stronger legislation.

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Smart Tan Downtown — Smart Tan’s 17th annual convention and trade show Oct. 19-21 in Downtown Nashville

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Friday, March 2nd, 2012
Registration is now up and running on-line for Smart Tan Downtown — Smart Tan’s 17th annual convention and trade show Oct. 19-21 in Downtown Nashville.… continue reading

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