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‘Happiness in the Sky’: New study reinforces the connection between sun exposure and mental well-being

Saturday, July 19, 2025

‘Happiness in the Sky’: New study reinforces the connection between sun exposure and mental well-being

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
A new peer-reviewed study published in Biodemography and Social Biology adds fresh scientific weight to what tanning professionals and sunshine lovers have long believed: a little sunlight can go a long way for your mood.
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Vitamin D: Everything You Need to Know… and More

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Published on November 3, 2023
 

One of the world’s leading vitamin D experts, Dr. Sunil Wimalawansa, with over four decades of experience with vitamin D in clinical and laboratory practice, answers some of our latest questions.

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Uvalux – July Specials to Shine This Summer!

Monday, July 14, 2025
With summer in full swing and social calendars filling up, it’s time to shine—literally! From outdoor sun care to indoor tanning lotions and invigorating coffee scrubs, our lineup is designed to keep skin glowing and ready for any occasion.
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June Job Gains Offer Relief … For Now

Friday, July 11, 2025

June Job Gains Offer Relief … For Now

In June, employment in Canada rose by 83,000 jobs (0.4 per cent). The labour force participation rate held steady at 65.4 per cent, while the unemployment rate declined slightly from 7 per cent to 6.9 per cent.
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Why you shouldn’t be afraid of the sun this summer: The health benefits of sunshine

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Why you shouldn’t be afraid of the sun this summer: The health benefits of sunshine

Sun exposure has benefits to health … but slather on the sunscreen to ward off melanoma risk
Julia Musto
in New York
Thursday 10 July 2025 17:30 BST
Many people worry that spending too much time in the hot summer sun could have serious consequences.
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