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This study adds to a growing body of research suggesting vitamin D functions as far more than a nutrient tied to bone health. It also acts as an important immune regulator. Importantly, participants in this study started with low vitamin D levels, so the findings likely reinforce the importance of correcting deficiency rather than suggesting vitamin D is a standalone treatment. continue reading

Prince Edward Island’s small business community is invited to take part in a week-long series of professional development and networking activities during Small Business Week. continue reading

Tracking your website’s performance helps you see what’s working and fix what isn’t. Dozens of dashboards aren’t always useful. Clear goals, reliable analytics and a few key metrics are often all you need to make sure your website is getting results that match your business plan. Here are five things you can do this week to start improving your website’s performance. continue reading

In light of all this, some experts are beginning to take a more nuanced approach to sun exposure. Richard Weller, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh, studies the effect of UV light on systemic health. (He’s the lead author of the 2020 study on blood pressure and sunlight mentioned.) Weller said that, at least for people with lighter skin tones in northern latitudes, we’ve definitely gone overboard on the advice to cover up and slather on. continue reading

The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect small businesses and workers in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty by investing a record $49 million over the next three years in the Ontario Small Business Advisory Centres (OSBAC), a province-wide business support services network. Formerly known as Small Business Enterprise Centres, the new OSBAC brand will create a stronger and more consistent identity for the existing province-wide network, helping entrepreneurs easily find and access services such as one-on-one consultations, information on government programs and services and funding resources at more than 50 locations across Ontario. continue reading