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Coronavirus and the Sun: a Lesson from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

Saturday, March 14, 2020
Put simply, medics found that severely ill flu patients nursed outdoors recovered better than those treated indoors. A combination of fresh air and sunlight seems to have prevented deaths among patients; continue reading

CYBER SAFETY

Friday, March 13, 2020
Companies, small or large, must report any breaches involving personal information. Failure to do so can result in significant fines. continue reading

New George Mason study indicates indoor college athletes may be Vitamin D deficient

Friday, March 13, 2020
JCTA Note: Send them outside UV Index above 3 and your shadow shorter than you are) or in to a sunbed. Now that would be a piece of research Research from both George Mason University and Mayo Clinic Health System says college athletes who play indoor sports may be deficient in Vitamin D, a key nutrient in maintaining bone health and one that people get primarily from sun exposure. continue reading

Will warmer weather slow the spread of coronavirus?

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Experts say sunlight and heat limit growth and longevity of virus, but observing proper hygiene is more effective. continue reading

4 Reasons Your Facebook Ads Are Not Delivering

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Below are four common reasons your Facebook Ads aren’t delivering and how to fix each of these problems to get your ads back up and running. But, first, I’m going to go over one caveat. continue reading

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