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GrassrootsHealth to Honor Vitamin D Research Pioneers

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
“These awards recognize scientists whose work has helped build our understanding of the role vitamin D and sunlight play in the prevention of cancer and many other diseases," shared Jen Aliano, Executive Director GrassrootsHealth. "We want to honor not only what they have discovered, but the persistence and courage it has taken to continue to pursue questions that have the potential to improve public health, even when their findings often fell on deaf ears or were met with skepticism and opposition.” continue reading

The Solar Adaptation Framework

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
One of the most important achievements you can reach is the development of a proper tan, regardless of skin type (yes, that’s possible). A deep tan for your skin type is Circadian Metabolic Gold. Your skin is a trainable organ. Every spring your ancestors walked into stronger sun and came out of summer darker, thicker skinned and harder to burn. Photobiologists call it facultative pigmentation and epidermal hyperplasia. Lifters call it progressive overload. continue reading

This Vitamin May Help “Retrain” The Immune System In Gut Inflammation

Monday, September 28, 2026
This study adds to a growing body of research suggesting vitamin D functions as far more than a nutrient tied to bone health. It also acts as an important immune regulator. Importantly, participants in this study started with low vitamin D levels, so the findings likely reinforce the importance of correcting deficiency rather than suggesting vitamin D is a standalone treatment. continue reading

Innovation PEI launches Small Business Week activity series

Monday, September 28, 2026
Prince Edward Island’s small business community is invited to take part in a week-long series of professional development and networking activities during Small Business Week. continue reading

BDC – 5 tips to improve website performance

Friday, September 25, 2026
Tracking your website’s performance helps you see what’s working and fix what isn’t. Dozens of dashboards aren’t always useful. Clear goals, reliable analytics and a few key metrics are often all you need to make sure your website is getting results that match your business plan. Here are five things you can do this week to start improving your website’s performance. continue reading

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