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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 241

Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 241   https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-04-wearable-sensor-tracks-children-eczema.html Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of many types of eczema, and sunlight or other UV light source is an effective treatment. UV radiation has successfully treated eczema for decades. The most recent review of studies concludes that phototherapy [UV light from sunlamps, sunbeds etc.]… continue reading

UVB Radiation May Protect Against Severe COVID-19

Friday, September 24, 2021
The study results showed that an individual’s place of residence with ambient ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation offered protection against severe disease and death. Almost a half a million individuals in the United Kingdom took part in the UVB study before investigators individually assessed the COVID-19 infection for each participant. continue reading

MINIMUM WAGE IN SASKATCHEWAN IS $11.81 EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1

Friday, September 24, 2021
As of October 1, the province's minimum wage will increase to $11.81 per hour, an increase that was announced in June 2021. continue reading

The ‘Final Destination’: Fear

Thursday, September 23, 2021
Caryssa Balk, a fan of the “Final Destination” movies, said that working at a tanning studio has definitely shown her how many people were freaked out by the scene of people getting stuck in a tanning bed like she was. continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 240

Thursday, September 23, 2021
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 240   https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/after-the-pandemic/92299 Sunlight itself is the real reason that sunny areas have fewer cases of the virus. Not only does sun exposure lead to the production of vitamin D, it also produces nitric oxide, serotonin, endorphin, BDNF and other healers.… continue reading

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