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For the sake of our health, we need to kick the indoor habit

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

For the sake of our health, we need to kick the indoor habit

Vybarr Cregan-Reid Spending too much time at home or in the office is confusing our bodies, which are telling us to get out more @vybarr Mon 27 May 2019 06.00 BST Shares1,414
 ‘We are only beginning to understand the health risks associated with living a permanently sheltered life.’
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Soaking up vitamin D in the sun ‘slashes risk of cancer death by 13%’

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Soaking up vitamin D in the sun ‘slashes risk of cancer death by 13%’

  • By Nick McDermott, Health Editor
  • 3rd June 2019, 10:03 pm
  • Updated: 4th June 2019, 5:46 am
PLENTY of vitamin D slashes the risk of dying from cancer by 13 per cent or more.… continue reading

Time for sensible sun exposure!

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Time for sensible sun exposure!

May is Sunshine Month GrassRootsHealth.net
The sun is essential to optimal health and well-being. Sensible sun exposure could greatly improve health by improving vitamin D status for disease reduction, initiating the release of nitric oxide for heart health, stimulating the production of serotonin and beta-endorphins for mood enhancement and pain relief, and regulating circadian rhythms.… continue reading

Can we say goodbye to sun cream?

Thursday, May 30, 2019
Can we say goodbye to sun cream? The health benefits of sun cream, for so long assumed to be an essential daily ritual, are being scrutinised KATHLEEN BAIRD-MURRAY It’s grey, it’s goopy, and I’m not entirely convinced it works. But can we give it up?… continue reading

The Last Guide to Instagram Hashtags You’ll Ever Need

Thursday, May 30, 2019

The Last Guide to Instagram Hashtags You’ll Ever Need

Margot da CunhaLast updated: May 29, 2019InstagramW If you told me ten years ago that I would be writing a guide on hashtagging, I would most likely have laughed in your face.… continue reading

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