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Sunbeds are Vitamin D Machines: Sunlight Institute
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
A 2018 study published in the journal DermatoEndocrinology found that standard tanning salon sunbeds are very effective in raising serum levels of vitamin D. Those who used the beds were able to attain optimal levels (more than 100 nmol/L) [40ngml] D during winter. Actually, another earlier study had also showed similar results, so this research served to corroborate that finding. continue reading
Optimal Vitamin D Levels Differ for Specific Outcomes
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
A new review by Grant et al. has defined optimal vitamin D levels necessary to help prevent certain diseases known to be major causes of death, based on a review of the strongest evidence published to date continue reading
Alberta takes steps to safely return to normal
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Effective March 1: Capacity limits will be lifted for all venues. Provincial mask mandate will be removed. continue reading
SASKATCHEWAN ENDING PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
The provincial requirement to provide proof of vaccination or negative tests in Saskatchewan businesses, workplaces and other public venues will end this Monday, February 14 at 12:01am. continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 256
Monday, February 7, 2022
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 256
https://www.askmen.com/fitness/mental_health/how-to-manage-through-shorter-days-and-less-sunlight.html
Winter or summer, we need to get plenty of non-burning sunlight daily. Even if it is cold outside, the sunlight will enter the eyes and reset the circadian rhythms. Dr. Gavin Lambert and his colleagues in Australia measured serotonin levels in response to varying degrees of bright light.… continue reading
