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Written by suNNy on 30 May 2009 – 12:52 -
An easy way to remember sun safety awareness is to Slip! Slop! Slap!…and Wrap — slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher, slap on a hat, and wrap on sunglasses. The best way to detect skin cancer early is to examine your … of severe sunburns early in life are at a higher risk of skin cancer as well. To minimize the harmful effects of excessive and unprotected sun exposure, protection from intense UV radiation should be a life-long practice for everyone. …
Tags: sun exposure
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Enviroblog: It’s practically summer
Written by suNNy on 25 May 2009 – 13:48 -
Kids are more vulnerable to damage caused by the sun . A few blistering sunburns in childhood can double a person’s lifetime chances of developing serious forms of skin cancer. Keep your family safe in the sun by using a sunscreen that’s effective …
It’s so important for kids to avoid the chemicals in many sunscreens . I just keep them in closer to noon. Call me crazy, but I let my kids play outside in the early morning and late afternoon without any sun protection . …
Tags: chemicals, children, kids, sun damage
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Bright is not good for sight: sun safety tips for the eyes …
Written by suNNy on 23 May 2009 – 14:48 -
So we go out with our sun hats and sunscreens . After all, we are worried about how the sun can cause skin cancer, especially the deadly melanoma. But do not forget. Our eyes also need protection from the sun because its UV rays can cause … Do you know, for example, that you can also suffer from sunburns to the eye? According to Prevent Blindness America, prolonged exposure to the sun can cause photokeratitis, a painful condition [that] may result in temporary loss of …
Tags: eyes, sun-safety
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What your sunscreen label means
Written by suNNy on 23 May 2009 – 13:51 -The campaign is aimed to encourage sun safety awareness and help reduce increasing incidence of skin cancer. In observance of this health campaign, this resource post brings you information on what your sunscreen labels mean. … In other words, SPF does not inform consumers about the time that can be spent in the sun without getting sunburn . Rather, SPF is a relative measure of the amount of sunburn protection provided by sunscreens . It allows consumers to compare the …
Tags: sun-safety
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SUN SAFETY MADE EASY ?
Written by suNNy on 22 May 2009 – 16:57 -Getting a sunburn - or even a tan- increases your child’s risk of skin cancer. Now is the time to protect his/her birthday suit. - Daryn Eller ( Parents Magazine ). I came across some clothings for sun protection in the parents magazine ( June … You can also wash your children’s clothing with SunGuard sold at fabric stores. How do you feel about the sun protective clothings? It doesn’t mean we have to stop putting sunscreen on our children. Please comment as you please. …
Tags: children, kids, protective-clothing
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Summer skin must-haves
Written by suNNy on 21 May 2009 – 21:11 -Regardless of your skin tone, protecting your skin with a minimal sunscreen can save you from spottiness, sunburns and even cancer. Here are some great skin solutions to cater to all your skin’s need throughout the summer: … As for sunscreens , spray bottles usually give you effective sun protection with an even reach to minimize streakiness. Coco suggests Minesol Protect by Roc with an SPF 30. Developed with dermatologists, Minesol Protect atomizer provides expert …
Tags: skin tone, sun protection
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How to Prevent and Treat Childhood Sports Injuries …
Written by suNNy on 21 May 2009 – 20:42 -Remember to include sunscreen and a hat (when possible) to reduce the chance of sunburn , which is a type of injury to the skin. Sun protection may also decrease the chances of malignant melanoma—a potentially deadly skin cancer—or other skin cancers that … Injury prevention: Strength training (particularly knees and shoulders), aerobics (exercises that develop the strength and endurance of heart and lungs), warmup exercises, proper coaching, and use of safety equipment. …
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