This is from May 2002 issue of Max Sports and Fitness Magazine www.maxsportsmags.com

The Skinny on Tanning
While many medical practitioners claim that sun-tanning is injurious to the skin, this is actually misleading. "Injury" is defined as anything that causes a change in health or condition. But by definition, working out with weights will cause this to occur every time the muscles break down and repair. Never do we consider that "post-workout" soreness an injury, so what's the truth? Moderate suntanning can be beneficial to the body and help prevent certain cancers such as colon and breast cancers. Staying out of the sun can cause Vitamin D deficiency, leading to osteoporosis or breast cancer. In the end, it's all about moderation.