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How Other Forms of Energy from Sunshine May Affect Our Health – May is Sunshine Month

Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The solar spectrum consists of different forms of radiation or energy with wavelengths between 300 nm and well over 1 mm. Not all of this radiation is able to penetrate the earth’s atmosphere to reach the earth’s surface. continue reading

B.C. launches restart plan to safely bring people back together

Tuesday, May 25, 2021
BC’s Restart – a four-step plan to bring B.C. back together will be a slow and gradual return to a more normal life, with safety and health protocols such as mask wearing and physical distancing remaining in place and mandatory during the initial two steps of the plan. continue reading

BREAKING: Carcinogen Found in Multiple Sunscreens

Tuesday, May 25, 2021
In a test conducted by Valisure, 27% of samples tested contained detectable benzene, while some batches contained up to 3 times the FDA concentration limit of 2 parts per million (ppm). continue reading

Black market in Google reviews means you can’t believe everything you read

Tuesday, May 25, 2021
The incident is just one example of a widespread problem that's plaguing Google's popular star-rating system — a growing black market in which some companies pay for fake positive reviews, while others are seemingly being extorted by web firms who post negative comments then propose their "review-fixing" services to get them taken down. continue reading

The Health Benefits and Risks from Moderate Sun Exposure – May is Sunshine Month

Tuesday, May 25, 2021
The evidence supporting the role of moderate sun exposure and vitamin D in supporting optimal health has increased tremendously during the past two decades. continue reading

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