7/10/2006
We’re all guilty, summer is here, so we head out to the pool, beach or backyard to soak up the rays. You’ve heard about skin cancer and the damage caused by the sun, so you try to remember to put on your sunscreen. And you may even wrestle with the kids to get them lathered up. But did you know that up to 80% of our lifetime sun-exposure occurs before age 18. And many parents use only half the amount of sunscreen they should. The "SPF" on sunscreens estimates how well the UV rays are blocked from reaching the skin. A factor of "15" means that sun exposure of 15 minutes is equivalent to about 1 minute exposure without protection. So the next time you head out in the sun, remember your sunscreen, bring a hat that covers your face and don’t forget your sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection.
Here’s something to think about. Diabetes affects an estimated 18 million Americans, and the number rises each year. And since this is the time of year, we travel more, here’s something you don’t want to miss. St. John’s is offering a special health talk on traveling with diabetes, tomorrow, July 11 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Northpark mall, next to Lenscrafters. For more information, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000.
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