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Public Health Recommendations Contradict the Benefits of Sunshine
Friday, May 15, 2020
While true for people with fair skin and a history of repeated sun burns, for the majority of the population, sensible sunshine exposure (in proper doses, without burning) has a positive impact on health and may protect against disease, helping people live longer. continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 177
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Lots of great postive articles on COVID-19, sunlight and vitamin D continue reading
Track Your Vitamin D Production Today! May is Sunshine Month
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
dminder is a free app for your phone that helps you determine when and how much vitamin D your body could make from sun exposure. continue reading
BC COVID-19 and returning to safe operation
Monday, May 11, 2020
The complete guide for reopening from WorkSafeBC is now avaible for review - go to the weblink in the article. The JCTA Guidence Document follow this guide see Member update for downloadable version continue reading
Sun Burns, Not Sun Exposure, are Associated with Increased Risk for Melanoma
Monday, May 11, 2020
reported the current knowledge surrounding the synthesis of vitamin D in the skin and its effect on malignant melanoma and found that vitamin D may protect against melanoma due to its involvement in DNA repair, cell differentiation, cell death, cell adhesion, and oxidative stress - all mechanisms involved in cancer development. continue reading
