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As summer approaches, specialists say tanning can be healthy, but warn against excess

Abstract:
Summer is fast approaching, and at its heels is a common decision -- To tan or not to tan? Rather than focusing on one extreme or the other, however, people need to make an effort to have a balanced approach to sun exposure and safety, expert say.

Many people agree that having a tan makes you look better and feel better about your appearance....

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Craig Hawley

posted 5/12/08 @ 4:38 PM MST

Forget tanning unless you want to have your face look like an old saddle later in life.

Student

posted 5/20/08 @ 6:59 PM MST

What a crummy doctor recommendation - there are many safer ways to get vitamin D than through sun-exposure.

Milk or supplements for starters.

Craig Hawley

posted 5/20/08 @ 7:38 PM MST

well said student. Sun exposure or tanning is just for vanity not health.
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