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Skin Fact: "Whether you're at the beach or in your own backyard, keep in mind that about 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and about 86 percent of melanomas can be attributed to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation." -Skin Cancer Foundation I can't help it - my skin looks better when it's tan. (It works wonders for covering up the uneven sun spots and veins that have taken up residence on … [Read more...] about Tanning Sans Sun
For those of you who think the damage was already done when you were a child, think again: The Skin Cancer Foundation reports a recent study showing that we get less than 25 percent of our total sun exposure by the age of 18. So it’s never too late to make sunscreen a daily habit. Sunscreen 101 Sunscreens help prevent two types of ultraviolet radiation from reaching your skin. Read the full … [Read more...] about Don’t Ignore These Facts About Sunscreen
I look forward with anticipation to the warmer weather all year long, even more so when we have extreme seasons like we did this past winter. In the summertime I feel freer, happier and more at peace. While many will disagree that 80 degrees Fahrenheit is a comfortable temperature, it's the perfect one for me. But now that the warm weather looks like it's dug in its heels, I'm remembering that as … [Read more...] about Why Using Sunscreen Is Not Enough
Dearest Sun, You've always been my bright star, the center of my own personal solar system, the source of my energy. When you're not out, I feel SAD. The dark days make me lonely for you. But, as I became an adult, it was time to stop worshipping you - at least for extended periods of time. I'm "allowed" to worship you for about 10 minutes, to get my all-important dose of Vitamin D (to help my … [Read more...] about A Letter To My Sun (and a giveaway!)
It's always nice to be recognized. It couldn't have come at a better time. Winter is so not my cup of tea. There's nothing I like about it - not only does the cold cut right through my bones, but the lack of sunshine sends my mood plummeting to minus minus minus degrees. So receiving this Sunshine Award, passed from one blogger to another (thank you Lois Alter Mark, of Midlife at the … [Read more...] about My Sunshine Award
Things are so tough right now. Never before have we gone through anything this big. Never in our wildest imaginations could we conjure up something this devastating (well, that's not entirely true, but that is a discussion for a different time and forum). There’s so much news out there and I find myself both drowning in it - and fighting to avoid much of it these days - even though I'm a health … [Read more...] about Washing Produce, Staying Mentally Fit and Other Covid-19 Questions
When you think about things that cause wrinkles, sagging and age spots, you probably blame the sun. And you'd be right: Sun exposure is the number one culprit in aging skin. But there are many other factors. Some we can control, and others we can't. It's normal for the actual structure of your skin to change with age. Its outer layer thins, and the number of pigment- containing cells … [Read more...] about How to Treat Your Aging Skin
As you age, seeing fine lines in your reflection may have you wondering how to minimize facial wrinkles. Sure, they’re a natural part of the aging process, but there are home remedies for wrinkles to help you see less of them. Instead of letting your wrinkles get the best of you, consult these eight home remedies for wrinkles to regain confidence in your appearance. 1. Shun the Sun Too much … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Minimizing Facial Wrinkles
When it comes to our health, we often ignore important symptoms. In discussing this tendency with friends, I've discovered that there are various reasons. We don't want to overreact or to seem "hysterical." We don't want to make "something" out of "nothing," or to be labeled a hypochondriac. We're afraid we won't be taken seriously by our doctor. And lastly, this: We're not even aware that the … [Read more...] about What You Don’t Know About Your Eyes Could Hurt You
You’re protecting your eyes from the sun, but do you know about these other dangers? “Although some causes of vision loss can’t be prevented, many can be avoided by taking simple precautions,” says Jeffrey Goshe, M.D., an ophthalmologist at Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute. Read about 7 ways to protect your eyes at Parade.com. … [Read more...] about 7 Common Activities That May Be Damaging Your Eyes (and How to Stop)
