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Vitamin D and Heart Health: Latest Summary of Scientific Evidence

Friday, February 6, 2026
As we move through February – Heart Health Month! – this research highlights why testing is essential. Understanding your vitamin D status alongside other key cardiovascular markers can help guide informed decisions about lifestyle, nutrition, and targeted interventions that support long-term health for your heart and cardiovascular system. continue reading

Make a Good Impression

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
So, let’s look at some strategies to ensure your tanning salon leaves a lasting and radiant first impression on every new customer. JCTA note: according to research a new client will decide in 18 seconds whether they buy or not from you. First impressions count continue reading

CRA – Tax slips at tax time:

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
When it’s time to do your taxes, having all of your tax slips is one of the most important steps to getting your return right the first time. If you haven’t received a slip by the expected deadline, do not contact the CRA. You need to contact the slip issuer directly (your employer or financial institution) to request a copy. continue reading

Vitamin D deficiency is a century-old problem we still ignore

Monday, February 2, 2026
In 1903, Niels Ryberg Finsen, a Danish physician with Icelandic roots, received a Nobel prize for pioneering the therapeutic use of concentrated light. Sanatoriums, which emphasized sunlight exposure and cod liver oil rich in D, were common treatments for tuberculosis and other infections, but Finsen’s work explained it. continue reading

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