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Warning over ‘unlicensed’ nasal tanning sprays

Friday, May 16, 2025

Warning over ‘unlicensed’ nasal tanning sprays

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.
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CRD – Businesses have different filing and payment deadlines – here is a quick reference

Thursday, May 15, 2025

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.
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CRA – Do you need to change your tax return? Skip the paper request – do it online!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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!
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Dominate Local Search Results for Spa & Wellness

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Dominate Local Search Results for Spa & Wellness
Most people know tanning businesses for their UV and spray tan services, but many aren’t aware that they also offer wellness treatments like red light therapy, halotherapy, and infrared saunas. As more tanning businesses expand into the wellness space, they find themselves competing not just with other tanning salons but also with spas, wellness centers, and holistic health practitioners.
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Your Lifetime Sunshine Exposure Can Affect How Long You Live

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Published on May 13, 2025
 

Research shows that more sunshine in your life can help you live healthier, longer, and that avoiding sunshine could be the 4th major lifestyle factor leading to early death

Key Points

  • Researchers discovered the mortality rate for women who avoided sun exposure was two times higher than those with the highest sun exposure, with an intermediate mortality rate in those with moderate sun exposure; those same researchers have determined that low amounts of sunshine exposure could be considered the 4th major lifestyle factor for health, after low exercise, smoking, and obesity
  • There are consistent epidemiological data showing that mortality is highest among those people classified into the lowest group for serum 25(OH)D [vitamin D] or for sun exposure
  • 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, and the United States could expect to see a potential reduction of as much as 336,000 deaths per year and direct cost reductions upwards of $130 billion each year if everyone were to reach a vitamin D level of at least 40 ng/ml (100 nmol/L)
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
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