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Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Higher Covid Hospital Risk

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Higher Covid Hospital Risk

King’s College London

People with low levels of vitamin D are more likely to be hospitalised with COVID-19, according to research led by King’s.

The research, conducted in collaboration with Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust and the University of South Australia, explored whether vitamin D levels influence a person’s risk of catching COVID-19 and, if infected, whether they are more likely to become seriously ill.

BDC – Maintaining work-life balance

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Maintaining work-life balance

How entrepreneurs can cope when work and personal lives collide

4-minute read

According to a BDC survey on the mental health of small business owners, 41% of those surveyed said they need support to better balance work and family.

Enhancing Customer Care and Satisfaction

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Enhancing Customer Care and Satisfaction

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 SmartTan.com

Even more so than with UV tanning or spa service clients, one bad spray tanning experience is likely to cost you that client for life. You won’t see spray tanners as often, thus you often won’t have as many chances to earn their trust and forgiveness.

New Sunshine Webinar July 29th – The power of presence!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

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13 Drugs and Supplements That Make Your Skin More Sensitive to the Sun

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

13 Drugs and Supplements That Make Your Skin More Sensitive to the Sun

JCTA NOTE: If your client is taking any mediation and is not in the Smart Tan UV training manual – Appendix A, check with a pharmacist

By Karen Berger, PharmD

Published on July 21, 2025

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD

Some medications can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, causing rashes, redness, or sunburn.

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