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Alberta – Further actions to protect health system from COVID-19

Friday, September 3, 2021
The province will make masks mandatory for all indoor public spaces and workplaces starting Sept. 4 at 8 a.m. A one-time incentive of $100 is now available for all Albertans age 18 or older who receive a first or second dose of vaccine between Sept. 3 and Oct. 14. continue reading

Share Your Story

Friday, September 3, 2021
With more than 300 million people using Stories daily, users are spending significantly more time on Instagram compared to Snapchat. Instagram is quickly taking over Snapchat and dominating the Story scene. Of the eight million businesses that are on Instagram, over 50 percent have created a story. Of that 50 percent, one in five organic stories are estimated to elicit a message from a consumer. continue reading

There’s No Proof Sunscreen Prevents Cancer in Black People. Why Do Doctors Keep Pushing It?

Thursday, September 2, 2021
Adamson and his co-authors eventually found 13 studies that met their criteria. There was consistent evidence that sun exposure raised the risk of melanoma in white populations, and strong evidence that it didn’t in other groups. “All the metrics that show a signal in white people, the signal is absent in People of Color,” says Adamson. “It’s just not there. And that’s okay! It should be good news. Yet somehow I’m controversial for it.” continue reading

Natural light makes us better workers. Here’s how

Thursday, September 2, 2021
Dr. Mariana Figueiro, who studied this phenomenon, says even sunlight through windows can help: “Look out a window, seek light during the day, especially during the morning, go out during lunch time.” continue reading

Sunlight Institute Sun Article Responses 238

Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Sunlight Institute Sun Article Responses 238   https://www.villages-news.com/2021/04/18/protect-yourself-from-damage-from-the-sun/ Please do not promote sunscreen use, whether by chemical sunscreens or metallic sunscreens. Seek shade or cover up otherwise when you have had enough sun exposure. We need regular, non-burning sun exposure now more than ever.… continue reading

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