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Insufficient Sun Exposure Called Emerging Public Health Problem By World-renowned Researchers

Tuesday, November 22, 2016
GrassrootsHealth applauds research from Medical University of South Carolina, Boston University, University of New Mexico and Leiden University (Netherlands) that calls for U.S. public health officials to encourage moderate non-burning UV exposure continue reading

Study Says Avoiding the Sun is an Emerging Health Problem

Tuesday, November 22, 2016
“The sun is essential for life and should be diligently pursued in moderation, not avoided.” Research paper attached, very interesting read continue reading

Save 23,000 Canadians lives, $12.5 billion in healthcare spending

Friday, November 18, 2016
For vitamin D intake during winter months, the Vitamin D Society recommends Canadians use artificial UVB sources or supplements. continue reading

Sunbed Users Tops in Vitamin D Levels

Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Canada’s sun-deprived northerly latitudes mean 90 percent of Canadians will be vitamin D deficient in the winter. That’s why it’s not surprising that regular sunbed users have the highest vitamin D levels of any group in Canada. continue reading

Leaving So Soon? How to improve employee retention

Wednesday, November 16, 2016
What makes your happiest employees stay? What makes others want to leave? continue reading

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