News Archive for July, 2014
Acting Surgeon General: ‘We Really Don’t Know’
JULY 30, 2014 – U.S. Acting Surgeon General Boris Lushniak — a dermatologist whose first action as acting surgeon general was the creation of a report vilifying UV exposure — admitted Tuesday that UV exposure may not be what’s driving …
Special $129 Rate for Nashville Ends Today!
Today is your last chance to register for Smart Tan Nashville for the special rate of $129. There’s no better value than the industry’s only national event featuring every equipment manufacturer, sunless brand and tanning lotion. For just $129, you’ll …
Surgeon General Issues UV Report
The U.S. Acting Surgeon General on Tuesday issued “A Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer” — a 112-page report that specifically targets reducing sunbed usage as one of its action points.
The American Academy of Dermatology Association has been …
Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Doubled Schizophrenia Risk: Study
Those who were vitamin D deficient were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia in a recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Encompassing 19 different observational studies and 2,804 total participants, the …
Inspired Ideas: Leif Vasstrom, Supra Brands
With his experience as both a salon owner and manufacturer, Leif Vasstrom continues to support the success of indoor tanning businesses across North America and beyond. As a result Supra Brands enjoys ongoing growth and a sterling reputation for quality …
The Vitamin D Council Launches 2014 Fundraiser
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (July 23, 20014) – Today, the Vitamin D Council launched a fundraising pledge drive. The goal is to raise $60,000 in thirty days. The fundraiser takes place from July 23 to August 22 online at http://pledge.vitamindcouncil.org…
Sun Avoidance: A Risk Factor for Mortality?
By Jeff Nicklas, Vitamin D Council
In a study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, researchers found that avoiding sun exposure may increase the risk for all-cause mortality in women.
In past articles, we’ve covered the positive and negative …
Ready, Set, Go! STN Tradeshow Floor is Worth Running To See
Walking onto the tradeshow floor at Smart Tan Nashville for the first time is a sensational experience. It’s big, it’s bright, and it’s definitely colorful. It’s packed with the latest in equipment and skincare technology, the biggest names and brightest …
