In the News
N.S. reports two COVID-19 deaths, 83 new cases; extends restrictions and at-home learning until June
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Nova Scotia announced Wednesday that public health restrictions will remain in place across the province until at least the second week of June and that all public and private schools will continue at-home learning for the rest of the school year. continue reading
Stop Shunning Your Intuition
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Our reliance on data and experts and tools has become so exhausting because we have lost our most important form of intelligence in the process: intuition. continue reading
Could Regular Sun Exposure Decrease Melanoma Risk? May is Sunshine Month
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The sun has been to blame for an increased risk of melanoma, however, studies are now clearly showing that the incidence of melanoma and the risk of death due to melanoma are actually decreased with increased, regular, non-burning sun exposure and higher vitamin D levels. continue reading
Sun Exposure Found to Decrease Breast Cancer Risk in a Dose-Response Relationship – May is Sunshine Month
Monday, May 17, 2021
To summarize, this study found that long-term occupational UV exposure was associated with a reduced risk of late-onset breast cancer among Danish women, and that longer durations and higher amounts of UV exposure contributed to a further decreased risk. continue reading
The Original Source of Vitamin D and How to Use It – May is Sunshine Month
Friday, May 14, 2021
The answer is simple – just don’t burn! Enjoying the sun safely while taking care not to burn can help to provide the benefits of sunshine without unduly raising the risk of skin cancer. Keeping track of your time in the sun before covering up can be one of the most helpful tools to prevent sunburn when enjoying the sunshine for extended periods. continue reading
