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Why Sunlight Is Actually Good For You
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
For decades, we have been shying away from the sun, given its ties to skin cancer and premature aging. But a growing body of scientific research suggests that completely shunning sunlight isn't such a good idea. Also see JCTA Note at the end continue reading
Is Your Sunscreen Poisoning the Ocean?
Friday, February 23, 2018
Up to 14,000 tons of sunscreen enter the world’s reefs annually, according to a 2015 paper published in the journal Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Most of it — including products by Aveeno, Banana Boat, Coppertone, Hawaiian Tropic and Neutrogena — contains a chemical called oxybenzone to deflect UV rays. continue reading
Putting the ‘U’ in ‘Business’: Demonstrating your values in the workplace
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Great information for both owners and management continue reading
Use Sunbeds to Avoid Vitamin D Deficiency: Doctor
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
“Artificially produced UVB can be a surrogate for sunlight in winter. Make sure you use a facility that has a trained operator controlling the equipment. continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responds 2/12/18—2/18/18
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Sunlight Institute Responds to sun articles 63. 2/12/18—2/18/18
https://interestingengineering.com/researchers-prove-uv-light-can-kill-flu-viruses-without-harming-humans
UVB light has been used to sterilize areas, clothing and water. I suppose that UVC would work even better. A more important fact may be that sun exposure per se enhances the immune system and prevents flu before it takes hold.… continue reading
