In the News
Sunscreens and Melanoma – Don’t Drink the Cool Aid!
Friday, May 15, 2009
By John McCormick
As summer approaches the airways are about to be bombarded with reports on every TV station and on the front pages of newspapers concerning the need to stay out of the sun or wear sunscreen cream – the reason is to avoid the very dangerous form of skin cancer – malignant melanoma.… continue reading
Healthy Learners gets a helping hand
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Patricia Best
The generous Calgary philanthropist Allan Markin is at it again. Chairman of Canadian Natural Resources and a part-owner of the Calgary Flames, Mr. Markin went public this week with a $1-million gift over four years to EducationMatters. The Calgary charity, which works in the city’s public schools, gave out more than $520,000 in program grants last year and $98,000 in student awards.… continue reading
First Long Weekend of Spring Good Time to Remember Vitamin D
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Canadian Cancer Society Reminds High Risk Canadians to Consider Taking Vitamin D Year Round TORONTO, May 13 /CNW/ – The Victoria Day long weekend (May 16 – 18) – Patriot’s Day in Quebec – is a good time for Canadians to consider consulting their healthcare providers about their Vitamin D intake.… continue reading
Survey: Recession-Struck Adults Are Turning To Tanning Beds For Summer Glow
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
London, England (AHN) – A survey conducted by Cancer Research UK yielded a shocking correlation between those strapped for cash and increased use of tanning beds. The survey found that overall, 34 percent of UK adults are less likely to go on vacation this year due to the recession.… continue reading
Vitamin D May Allow American Olympians To Dominate In 2012
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Vitamin D improves athletic choice reaction time, muscle strength, speed, and endurance may provide an American Olympic advantage in 2012 much like the Russian and German athletes domination in the Olympics for 30 years from the 1950s to the mid 1980s.… continue reading