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May 28, 2021: DON’T FRY DAY NEWSLETTER
May, 28, 2021 by : jadmin in :The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. “After a year of COVID we’re all…
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UPF Clothing is the Sun Protection Your Skin’s Been Missing
Jul, 06, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :Sunscreen isn’t the only thing you should be wearing to protect your skin…A derm explains how it works: We all know that slathering on sunscreen…
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Six surprising places skin cancer develops
Jun, 29, 2021 by : jadmin in :Skin cancer develops in people of all ages, races, and nationalities. It can also develop on any area of the body, including these six unlikely…
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Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun: From Sunscreen to Sunglasses
Feb, 21, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :Sun safety is always in season, and it’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather. Why? Exposure…
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You Can Get Skin Cancer on Your Feet
Dec, 20, 2018 by : Sharon Marston in :Skin cancers like melanoma often affect areas of the body that are exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays, including the hands, face, and neck.…
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Cheerleading and the dangerous tanning culture
Mar, 31, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :Many college and professional teams have strict appearance rules for cheerleaders, including that they must maintain a tanned look. Some teams even have their own…
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MY UV PATCH
Jun, 21, 2016 by : Sharon Marston in :A STRETCHABLE PATCH THAT MONITORS SUN EXPOSURE If you purchase La Roche-Posay sunscreen this summer, it may come with a complimentary device that looks something…
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There is NO Such Thing as a Health Tan!
Apr, 27, 2016 by : Sharon Marston in :Cosmopolitan (2016): If you’re lucky enough to find yourself on a beach sometime this winter, you might be inclined to “prep” your skin for the sun by hitting…
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Why We Run: My Dad, Lenny
Nov, 26, 2015 by : Sharon Marston in :On March 3rd at 7:16 pm, I got the e-mail I had been so anxiously anticipating for the last 4 years – the note that said…
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How Deeply Does the Sun Damage Your Skin
May, 07, 2015 by : Sharon Marston in :The sun produces three kinds of ultraviolet radiation: UVA, UVB and UVC. The types of UV rays are categorized by their different wavelengths. UVC rays…