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Lead Stories: December 4, 2008

Tip for Today: How “resistant” is water-resistant suncreen?

Posted July 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today

Water resistant sunscreen protects your skin for 40 minutes of sun exposure. Waterproof sunscreen protects it for 80 minutes. If you are planning on spending all day at the beach or…

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Tip for Today: Do You Know Your Sun Facts?

Posted July 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today

Did you know children receive about 80% of their lifetime sun exposure by the time they are 18? So, it comes as no surprise that experts now believe that protecting your skin…

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If the days of using Bonnie Bell-esque lip glosses are far from the days of yore, then you may want to tune into this: Some dermatologists say slapping on a shiny lip gloss may increase your risk of developing skin cancer.

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Tip for Today: Wear Your Sunscreen

Posted April 19, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today

With spring time approaching, the urge to spend time outdoors is stronger then ever. Although sunscreen is recommended year round, the sun’s rays become stronger this time of year, especially between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. The risk of…

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