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Only one quarter of sunscreens on store shelves are safe and effective, new report says By Sandee LaMotte Updated 7 hr ago Only one fourth of sunscreens on store shelves in the United States deliver safe and effective protection against the harmful rays of the sun, according to an annual report which analyzed more than 2,200 sunscreens available for purchase in 2025.…

Improve Your Brain Power and Mood with Sunshine and Vitamin D Published on May 16, 2025 FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail   Check out the latest research on why getting sensible sun exposure and avoiding low vitamin D levels are each important for mental and emotional wellbeing Key Points While getting enough vitamin D key to maintaining mental health, there are several other ways through which exposure to sunlight can boost our mood and benefit our mind, besides those related to sun-induced vitamin D production; exposure to sunlight also promotes the production of beta-endorphins, nitric oxide, melatonin, serotonin, and dopamine – all of which play important roles in mood Maintaining optimal vitamin D levels has been associated with a lower risk of depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, suicide risk, and cognitive disorders including dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease One study found that participants receiving higher amounts of sun exposure had higher average mental state scores of cognitive function compared to participants in the medium or low exposure groups; this study concluded that long-term high sun exposure throughout life could reduce the risk of cognitive impairment in the later years of life Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?…

Warning over ‘unlicensed’ nasal tanning sprays 11 hours ago William Higgens BBC Investigations, North West BBC The BBC managed to buy several unlicensed nasal spray products over the counter and online Trading Standards has issued a warning about nasal tanning sprays and the potential health problems they could cause people who have used them.…

Businesses have different filing and payment deadlines – here is a quick reference to help you stay organized Understanding the tax filing and payment deadlines for Canadian businesses can be tricky since different businesses have different deadlines. When you factor in GST/HST responsibilities, it can be even more challenging.…

Do you need to change your tax return? Skip the paper request – do it online! When it comes to filing an income tax and benefit return, most individuals choose to file online because it’s fast, easy, and secure. This tax season, more than 95% of all tax returns were filed online!…