Did you know that almost 42% of U.S. adults have a vitamin D deficiency? Our modern way of life limits our sun exposure due to developments such as cars, television, computers, video games, and other technological devices. All of which promote indoor activities over outdoor pursuits. Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and immunity […]
Skin Cancer Prevention Month
Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels Skin Cancer Facts: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and worldwide. 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. More than 2 people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour. Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma. […]
Vitamin D and COVID-19 Infection
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Our modern lifestyles limit our sun exposure due to developments such as automobiles, television, computers, video games, and other technological devices which promote indoor activities over outdoor pursuits. When you throw in COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders in addition to the majority of companies allowing their employees to work from home, this only exacerbates […]