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Latitude, when compared to disease and disability, is an attention catcher.  First of all, why would latitude be important? Is it because latitude itself creates disease? Is it because different latitudes lead to different temperatures? Could it be different distances from the magnetic poles are involved in human physiology? No, none of those answers is correct, yet, there is a simple answer to the link between latitude and disease. That answer is sunlight and vitamin D. Low latitudes (closer to the equator) receive much more sunlight, and sunlight is more direct much of the year. continue reading

In a release, the airline said the new guidelines are "not based on science and data and significantly undermines aviation's proven safety record in response to COVID-19." continue reading

The federal government is once again warning Canadians against non-essential travel abroad as the Omicron variant continues to quickly spread worldwide. continue reading

A press release from the Vitamin D Society of Canada discusses the need for vitamin D in the winter, in order to reduce the risk and intensity of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD is a feeling of low motivation, depressed mood, decreased concentration, anxiety and despair. continue reading

Macedonia, OH, December 8, 2021 – Sunless, Inc., the preeminent manufacturer and marketer of spraytanning equipment, spray-tanning solutions, and other spray-tanning and personal care products, announced today the appointment of Randy Zeno as its next Chief Executive Officer and Board Member effective January 3, 2022. Mr. Zeno succeeds Susan Copperman, who will remain Chair of the Board. continue reading