We all love to relax and spend time outdoors during the summer, but we must remember to protect our skin. Ultraviolet rays are part of sunlight and can penetrate and change the structure of skin cells. This could result in irritation, sun burns, skin cancer, or other skin damages.
Keep reading to learn more about ultraviolet rays and how to protect you and your family from UV harm!
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UV Safety Awareness Month
US. Department of Veteran Affairs
Summer has arrived and while the sun is shining bright it's a golden time to highlight July as UV Safety Awareness Month!
We all love to take in those warm summer rays, but everyone must remember to protect their skin and eyes from the damaging effects of the sun.
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How do I protect myself from UV rays?
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People who get a lot of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays are at greater risk for skin cancer. Sunlight is the main source of UV rays, but you don't have to avoid the sun completely. And it would be unwise to stay inside if it would keep you from being active, because physical activity is important for good health. But getting too much sun can be harmful. There are some steps you can take to limit your exposure to UV rays. Some people think about sun protection only when they spend a day at the lake, beach, or pool. But sun exposure adds up day after day, and it happens every time you are in the sun.
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Health Tip: Protect Against Skin Cancer
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A routine regimen of protection can help prevent you from getting skin cancer. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests: - Cover all exposed skin with a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF of at least 30 every day, even when cold or cloudy.
- Make sure you use enough sunscreen. Be sure to cover the tops of your ears and feet, the back of your neck and, if balding, the top of your head.
- Stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun is strongest.
- Wear sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Be particularly careful around water and snow, since reflection can make the sun's rays more intense
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