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The Nova Scotia government announced Friday it is immediately easing some public health restrictions around COVID-19, including opening all municipal and provincial parks.

This month's series about 'Sun' and how to use it safely, is one more area where we want to help everyone see what the lack of sun exposure leads to--certainly unintended consequences. Help others, help yourselves now... it CAN be done! YOU are doing it!

Your Shadow Can Tell You if it’s the Right Time to Make Vitamin D Greetings! Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is synthesized in the skin following direct exposure to UVB rays. However, the UV index must be over 3 to make vitamin D, which usually occurs around midday between 10am and 2pm.…

There are certain geographical and population differences in Covid 19 incidence and death that may provide some insight. Thus, New York and Florida provide interesting contrasts for the difference in incidence.

Health Benefits of the Sun, Beyond Vitamin D Greetings! May is Sunshine Month, and during this month we will be providing important information on how to fully reap the health benefits from the sun through proper, safe exposure.  While many may avoid the sun for fear of skin cancer or skin damage, we are here to ease the fear and share how to get the most from the sun for your health, without the negative consequences that may occur from over-exposure.…