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May is Sunshine Month!

Wednesday, May 1, 2019
GrassrootsHealth has declared the month of May to be “Sunshine Month” to raise awareness about the importance of sunshine. During the month of May, we will be providing information about why the sun plays an essential role in human health, including reviews of some of the latest research on the benefits of sun exposure, and tools to assess sensible sun exposure and track vitamin D status and health outcomes. 
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Avoid ‘The Sun’ at Your Own Risk of Mortality

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Avoid ‘The Sun’ at Your Own Risk of Mortality

By Paul Ebeling on April 30, 2019No Comment
8 FLASH: D is not a Vitamin, it is a prohormone. The Big Q: Have you wondered why other vitamins are derived from the foods we eat, but what we know as vitamin D comes from The Sun?… continue reading

Doctors told why, don’t overuse sunscreen

Friday, April 26, 2019
The sun is important for health. It is well known the importance of vitamin D. Cream for sun protection hamper the development of this component in the body. For decades, doctors and scientists are constantly repeated like a mantra: any Sunny day, use sunscreen, avoid sunburn at all costs!… continue reading

5 Ways to Cut Your Cost per Lead on Facebook Ads

Thursday, April 25, 2019

5 Ways to Cut Your Cost per Lead on Facebook Ads

Guest AuthorLast updated: April 18, 2019Social Media It’s no secret that Facebook ad prices are rising. While you used to be able to generate clicks for just a few cents, businesses are now paying dollars—yes, plural—in order to get a single user to click on their ads.… continue reading

Protect our right to light

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Protect our right to light

Skyscrapers in cities rob people of sunlight and put human health, well-being and sustainability at risk, warn Karolina M. Zielinska-Dabkowska and Kyra Xavia.

Kyra Xavia

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High-rise buildings cast shade for much of the day on public spaces in Hong Kong, one of the most densely populated cities on Earth.Credit:
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