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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 264

Monday, April 4, 2022
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 264   https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/medications-chronotherapy-time-effectiveness/2021/12/28/id/1050187/ As to the section on osteoporosis: There are better methods than taking drugs. The answer to osteoporosis lies in regular, non-burning sun exposure. One often-overlooked study from Spain showed that women who were avid sunbathers or sun-seekers had only one-eleventh the risk of hip fracture as women who avoided the sunlight.… continue reading

Are You Getting Enough Sunlight?

Monday, April 4, 2022
Go out into the sun sometime between 11 a.m.–3 p.m. if you can. Go on a walk during your lunch break for optimal sunlight and vitamin D production. continue reading

Ontario Cutting Gas and Fuel Taxes For Six Months To Provide Relief For Businesses and Families

Monday, April 4, 2022
As part of its plan to keep costs down for Ontario families and businesses, the Ontario government is introducing legislation that would, if passed, cut the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax by 5.3 cents per litre for six months beginning July 1, 2022. continue reading

High blood pressure: ‘Insufficient sunlight’ is a possible risk factor – study findings

Friday, April 1, 2022
THERE are a number of known risk factors for high blood pressure, largely surrounding diet. Yet a recent study has raised the possibility that insufficient sunlight is a new risk factor for hypertension. continue reading

Relief at the pumps is here for Albertans

Friday, April 1, 2022
Alberta’s government is no longer collecting the provincial fuel tax while oil prices are high. Drivers will save the 13-cent provincial fuel tax on every litre of gasoline or diesel they purchase. continue reading

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