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Does Vitamin D Benefit Your Skin?

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Studies have shown that vitamin D made in the skin can decrease DNA damage in the skin cells, facilitate DNA repair acting directly upon any UV damage produced from sun exposure, and help prevent cell death. continue reading

Danish study shows outdoor work reduces risk of breast cancer

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
"Previous epidemiological studies have indicated that solar ultraviolet B radiation (UVR) may have a protective effect on breast cancer," wrote the authors, continue reading

Ontario Extending Stay-at-Home Order across Most of the Province to Save Lives

Monday, February 8, 2021
changes will be made by Health Regions continue reading

New study reveals grape consumption may protect skin against UV damage

Monday, February 8, 2021
Grape consumption was protective and more UV exposure was required to cause sunburn following grape consumption, with MED increasing on average by 74.8 per cent. continue reading

Premier Doug Ford scheduled to hold news conference at 1 p.m. ET

Monday, February 8, 2021
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to announce his government's plan to gradually ease COVID-19 restrictions in the province today. continue reading

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