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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 172

Monday, April 6, 2020
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 172   https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2020/03/college-101-9-health-checks-women-should-be-having You must be joking to tell people to avoid the sun, which is vital to the health of both women and men. Here are a few facts you need to know about the health benefits of sun exposure:
  • Influenza diminishes almost to nothing during late spring, summer, and early fall, times of greatest sun exposure and vitamin D production.
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Canada Emergency Business Account frequently asked questions

Monday, April 6, 2020

Canada Emergency Business Account frequently asked questions

JCTA NOTE: recieved this from the JCTA’s Bank, you may want to check with your bank

What is the Canada Emergency Business Account?

On March 27, the federal government announced additional measures to support businesses and not-for-profits.
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Can you kill coronavirus with UV light?

Friday, April 3, 2020
Would UVA or UVB work instead? And if so, does this mean you can disinfect things by leaving them out in the sun? The short answer: possibly – but you wouldn’t want to rely on it. continue reading

More Solar UVB Exposure Could Decrease Flu Fatalities?

Friday, April 3, 2020
It is well known that ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation from sunlight increases production of vitamin D and its metabolites, which have demonstrated antibacterial and antiendotoxin effects against bacterial infections, including those involved with pneumonia and septicaemia (infection of the bloodstream).  continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 171

Friday, April 3, 2020
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 171   https://ourcommunitynow.com/Comments/sunshine-and-fresh-air-lessons-we-can-take-from-the-1918-influenza-pandemic?utm_content=Comments&utm_campaign=Sunshine%20and%20Fresh%20Air%3A%20Lessons%20We%20Can%20Take%20From%20the%201918%20Influenza%20Pandemic&utm_source=ocn_story&utm_medium=website This article is one of the most important anyone could read. Congratulations. With coronavirus upon us, the sun is all-important. Here are a few more facts:
  • Influenza diminishes almost to nothing during late spring, summer, and early fall.
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