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CRA Making changes to your tax return? Here’s what’s new and how to save time

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
If you’ve filed your taxes but realized later that you forgot to claim a deduction, report income, or made an error, there’s no need to worry! You can request changes to your tax return without filing a new one. This process helps ensure your tax return is accurate and that you’re paying—or receiving—the correct amounts. continue reading

Redfin Survey: U.S. Residents Prioritize Sunlight Over Home Size

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
All age groups prefer smaller homes with more sunlight to larger homes with less sunlight. The preference is strongest among older Americans: More than half (54%) of baby boomers prefer sunlight over space, by far the biggest share of any generation. continue reading

Sunlight and Longevity: Many Are Missing the Bigger Picture

Monday, May 11, 2026
- Moderate sunlight exposure is consistently associated with lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality across large population studies - Focusing only on skin cancer risk may overlook a much larger impact of sunlight on overall health and longevity - In one large analysis, low UV exposure was associated with ~75 additional deaths for every 1 skin cancer death prevented - The goal is not to avoid the sun, but to achieve regular, non-burning exposure tailored to individual factors continue reading

Sunshine Month and Nurses Week Collide: Are Our Nurses Missing the Light?

Sunday, May 10, 2026
Indoor healthcare environments may unintentionally create biological light deficiency by limiting both sunlight exposure during the day and healthy circadian rhythms at night. Supporting safe sunlight exposure and optimal vitamin D status may represent one of the simplest and most cost-effective opportunities to improve healthcare workforce wellness. continue reading

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