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The Beginner’s Guide to Political Involvement in the US

Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Political involvement can feel intimidating and overwhelming for the small business owner who is already wearing many hats. It’s tough to get out of the daily grind, but the value of protecting the bigger picture is another essential part of being among America’s backbone of entrepreneurs. JCTA Note: This works the same in the Canada continue reading

Exposure to the sun could actually HALVE your chance of developing some cancer

Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Professor Neale said there is still insufficient evidence to suggest it is possible to achieve the full cancer-fighting advantage of Vitamin D pill supplements, or whether the apparent health benefits relied on the sun. continue reading

US Surgeon General: Stop tanning and save your skin

Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Indoor tanning is a completely avoidable cause of skin cancer, says a new report from the U.S. Surgeon General's office continue reading

Sun offers help in cancer battle

Monday, July 28, 2014
After years of health warnings about sun exposure, some doctors now believe ultraviolet rays can help reduce the chance of getting some types of cancers by close to 50 per cent. continue reading

Got vitamin D? Why even during summer, you need a hefty dose

Monday, July 28, 2014
The evidence is clear: Being low in vitamin D is hazardous to your health. Vitamin D supports your immunity, which may be why a lack of it is associated with cancer. Think of your immune system as the watchdog of your cells; when it’s working properly, it attacks foreign invaders and abnormal genes, thus protecting you from disease. When the immune system is weakened, it can fail to recognize the growth of cancer cells in the body. continue reading

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