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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 199
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 199
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/06/well/live/fewer-hip-fractures-may-reflect-a-drop-in-smoking-rates.html#commentsContainer
When discussing osteoporosis, mention should always be made of the influence of sun exposure. In my opinion, it is the most important factor in preventing osteoporosis and fractures. That is probably due to the production of vitamin D by the skin during direct exposure to sunlight.… continue reading
More than 80 per cent of hospitalized COVID-19 patients had vitamin D deficiency: study
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The researchers found that 82 per cent of the hospitalized COVID-19 patients (who were not taking supplements) were vitamin D deficient, while 47 per cent of the control group had the same deficiency. continue reading
Manitoba Gov Covid-19 Bulletin #229 New Restrictions in the North
Thursday, October 22, 2020
New COVID-19 public health orders will be issued for the Northern health region and Churchill by the chief provincial public health officer. The orders will come into effect Monday, Oct. 26 and remain in effect for a minimum of two weeks. continue reading
Vitamin D Society – Come Celebrate World Vitamin D Day Nov 2nd and UV→D Now Project
Thursday, October 22, 2020
The Vitamin D Society will be celebrating World Vitamin D Day (WVDD) - November 2nd which started back in 2009. Additionally, this year we have a new program UV→D Now Project which will run November, January and February. continue reading
New COVID-19 pilot planned for international travellers
Thursday, October 22, 2020
A joint pilot program from the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada – the first of its kind in the country – will safely test an alternative to the current 14-day quarantine requirement for international travellers while continuing to protect Canadians from COVID-19. continue reading
