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B.C. minimum wage increases June 1 Victoria Tuesday, May 28, 2024 9:45 AM On June 1, 2024, the general minimum wage increases from $16.75 to $17.40 an hour. The 3.9% increase also applies to minimum-wage rates for resident caretakers, live-in home-support workers and live-in camp leaders.…

These Diseases Could be Reduced by Getting More Sunshine Published on May 27, 2024 FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail   A lack of sunshine exposure can lead to decreased health and an increased risk of many diseases, also known as “Sunshine Deficiency” diseases Key Points 340,000 deaths per year in the United States and 480,000 deaths per year in Europe, as well as a rise in many diseases, could be attributed to insufficient sun exposure or “sunshine deficiency.”…

Couple biking across the country to promote vitamin D awareness BY ANNA SMITH ON MAY 24, 2024. SUBSCRIBE NOW Kanji Nakatsu begins a day’s ride in Cache Creek, B.C. for his cross-country trip to raise awareness of vitamin D deficiency.–Submitted Photo   asmith@medicinehatnews.com…

Personalized vitamin D guidelines based on latitude and skin type could tackle deficiencies Download PDF Copy By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.May 17 2024Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers calculated indicative exposure times for maintaining vitamin D status as a function of latitude, month, and skin type, considering clear-sky and all-sky conditions for an ambulatory person in modest clothing.…