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 Love the Skin You're in
Courtesy of WELCOA's Take Charge Self-Care Bulletin
Call it your hide, call it your epidermis, call it your birthday suit. No matter what you call it, love the skin you're in. Your skin is your body's largest organ. With its delicate tissues, thin layer of fat, and healthy color, your skin is a reflection of your health and well-being. When you take care of yourself your skin glows; when you are ill your skin is lackluster.
Stay Healthy
The first step in a skin care program is staying healthy and fit. Good circulation promoted by regular physical activity keeps the skin glowing and well-nourished. Skin needs moisture from the inside out. Stay well-hydrated and drink plenty of water. Take a multivitamin every day.
Skin Treatments
Time writes a tale on your skin. As we age, we lose the layer of fat that gives contour, and we produce less collagen which gives the skin its resiliency. Common sense can help you keep your skin healthy. Cleanse your skin daily and use a moisturizer. Limit exposure to harsh, dry conditions and wear sunscreen at all times.
Moles, Skin Tabs and Liver Spots, Oh My!
As we age, we notice many changes in our skin. You may have more freckles or moles. You may notice little skin tabs around your neck or underarms. Mostly these changes are harmless, but you'll want to check your skin regularly and monitor any changes that occur. When in doubt, ask your healthcare provider to examine your skin.
Remember, your skin is your first line of defense against germs and injury.
Click here to learn the ABCD's of skin cancer. |
Upcoming Events
HyperDrive Fitness Specialty Class
(Fitness Level - Intermediate to Advanced)
Are you fit and ready for a new challenge? Push your body into hyperdrive with our new Fitness Specialty Class. Bring it with six weeks of plyometrics, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), speed drills, and agility work. Participants will complete fitness tests before training begins and at the end of the six-week period to assess results. Participants will receive free take-home workouts and training logs.
Dates: Fridays, July 20 - August 31
Time: 6:30-7:30 a.m.
Location: 130 Seaton Center
Cost: $30 (Payable by credit/debit card, check, or cash).
Registration and payment due by 4:30 p.m., Weds., July 18.
Register now!
Tell us what you picked up at the new Lexington Farmers Market @ UK and you could win a prize!
It's simple. We want to know what fresh and delicious products made it from the market to your plate! Shop the Lexington Farmers Market @ UK, Wednesdays, from 3-6 p.m., through August 15, in the Commonwealth Stadium parking lot, adjacent to University Drive. Then go to our Facebook page and share your culinary adventures. Share a brief description, a recipe, and/or a photo of your creation. Each Wednesday, we will select one lucky winner to receive a prize! For more info on the Market, click here.
Get healthier and beach ready with reality-based weight loss!
Weight Loss Matters is a 10-week weight-loss program taught by registered dietitians. Classes meet once a week in-person or online. During this session, there will be weekly challenges, and those who complete the challenges will receive a prize! The initial fee is $50. New classes begin July 17, 18, or 19. Register online by July 11.
Wellness Comes to YOU!
Did you know? Our expert staff can come to your next UK departmental meeting, retreat, or any other event where UK employees or retirees want to learn about topics such as nutrition, stress management, and fitness. Click here for more info and to send a request! |
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 Health Smart Tips: Skin Cancer ABCD's
 Skin cancer is common but need not be fatal. Self-care is your key to early detection. The American Cancer Society recommends the ABCD method of skin cancer screening that you can do yourself. Take a look at the ABCD method outlined below:
Asymmetry. Check with your doctor if one side of a mole doesn't match the other.
Border. Any mole with edges that are irregular, ragged, or notched should be checked.
Color. Note if your moles change color and report it to your doctor.
Diameter. If your mole is getting larger in diameter or is larger than the end of an eraser, have it checked.
Limit Exposure to the Sun:
* Avoid exposure when the sun is at its hottest between the hours of 10:00 AM to
4:00 PM.
* Always wear sun block.
* Apply sun block 30 minutes before going out in the sun.
* Reapply sun block frequently- especially after going in the water.
* Choose a sunscreen that protects against both "UVA" and "UVB" radiation.
* Keep babies and children well protected. A sunburn in childhood is a major risk factor for skin cancer.
* Never use a sun lamp or tanning bed.
Click here to learn more about the Health Smart program. |
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