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Higher Vitamin D Levels and Sun Exposure Prove Important for Disease Prevention

Thursday, November 8, 2018
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TORONTO, Ont (November 7, 2018) – New research for a wide variety of serious diseases confirms that Canadians need much higher vitamin D levels and UV sun exposure than previously thought. As part of November Vitamin D Awareness Month, the Vitamin D Society wants to ensure Canadians are aware of this new research and the positive benefits that optimal vitamin D levels and sun exposure will have on their health.Breast
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Sunlight Institute responses to sunlight articles 10/29/18—11/5/18

Monday, November 5, 2018
Sunlight Institute responses to sunlight articles 10/29/18—11/5/18 https://www.cosmo.ph/health/benefits-sunlight-home-a704-20181027 Let’s hear it for sunlight!  The use of UV light from sunlight has lead to the saying that “sunlight is the best disinfectant.” And as to viruses, it is obvious that during summer seasons globally, the incidence of flu and colds is profoundly reduced.… continue reading

November 2nd is Vitamin D Day

Friday, November 2, 2018
What is your source of vitamin D today?  Please take a look at this Sunshine Calendar -- in November, there is little input from the sunshine, unless you live near the equator! Vitamin D Day is sponsored by the Vitamin D Society, a Canadian non-profit organization.  Please see their latest news release. continue reading

How to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D Vogue Paris

Thursday, November 1, 2018
You won't believe that this was written by Vogue Paris. Is the message of sunlight finally changing? continue reading

Vitamin D levels in the blood linked to cardiorespiratory fitness

Wednesday, October 31, 2018
"Our study shows that higher levels of vitamin D are associated with better exercise capacity,"... Cardiorespiratory fitness, a reliable surrogate for physical fitness, is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles during exercise. continue reading

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