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Impaired Blood Sugar Health Strongly Linked to Low Vitamin D Levels

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Diabetes and prediabetes are widespread in the U.S., affecting over 30 million people with diabetes and 84 million with prediabetes, many of whom are undiagnosed. Prior research shows vitamin D plays a protective role, with higher vitamin D levels linked to reduced risk of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and cardiometabolic disease. continue reading

The Tanning Bed Won’t Kill You

Monday, January 19, 2026
Is there a chance I might get skin cancer from tanning? Sure, I guess. There’s also a chance I might have a heart attack from all those baskets of fish and chips and straight bourbon. There’s also a chance I might get hit by a car before this is published. This might be my very last column and my enduring legacy. I’ll take the risk and the honor.  continue reading

The Vitamin D Cover-Up: Why the National Academy of Medicine Ignores a “Factor of 10” Math Error

Friday, January 16, 2026
The Vitamin D story is not a medical failure; it is a business failure. It is a case study in how institutional ego and corporate proximity can override basic mathematics. Until the leadership at the National Academy of Medicine is held accountable for the 2014 error, the public remains under-dosed and vulnerable by design. continue reading

Avoid tax season surprises by keeping your CRA account up to date!

Friday, January 16, 2026
Keeping your CRA account up to date is one of the simplest ways to prevent delays, avoid disruptions, and make tax season run smoothly. Ensuring your personal information is accurate and that you can access your account when you need it will save you time and frustration.   continue reading

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