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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

Too Much or Too Little Sun Exposure Can Impact Your Health — Here’s How to Strike a Balance 

Friday, September 25, 2026
In light of all this, some experts are beginning to take a more nuanced approach to sun exposure. Richard Weller, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh, studies the effect of UV light on systemic health. (He’s the lead author of the 2020 study on blood pressure and sunlight mentioned.) Weller said that, at least for people with lighter skin tones in northern latitudes, we’ve definitely gone overboard on the advice to cover up and slather on. continue reading

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