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UV light therapy to combat vitamin D deficiency
Monday, January 17, 2011
(openPR) – During the winter months, when the UV rays are not sufficient to stimulate vitamin D production in the human skin as the sunlight is too dim, the human body can suffer from an acute vitamin D deficiency. For older, frailer people who, throughout the year, spend little time outside and are not able to spend time in the sunshine, the risk of suffering from a vitamin D deficiency is particularly acute.… continue reading
Prince George Teens Subject of Anti-Tanning Project
Friday, January 14, 2011
Prince George, B.C. – The Canadian Cancer Society B.C. Yukon Division Prince George office is making moves to convince young people to keep clear of tanning beds.
… continue readingTanning bed rules needed on P.E.I.: cancer society
Friday, January 14, 2011
A ban on youths using tanning beds in Victoria has health advocates on Prince Edward Island wondering why the P.E.I. government isn’t doing the same.
… continue readingWhy living abroad could be good for you – UK
Friday, January 14, 2011
People who have made the leap to live in warmer climes can take heart from a belated acknowledgment by part of the British medical establishment that the sun is good for you, after all.
New findings show vitamin D accelerates recovery from TB
Monday, January 10, 2011
