The weather is warmer and we'll be outside more - that means it's time to protect your skin from cancer risks!
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Spending time in the sun is a great way to boost your mood and get some vitamin D.
Don’t Fry Day is always the Friday before Memorial day and is held every year to help raise awareness about the importance of sun safety and using products like sunscreen.
The purpose of the event is to focus on often overlooked health issues in our community.
With the temperature looking to linger in the 90s all week, it's the perfect time to go for a swim. During weather like this, the Columbus Grove Municipal Pool is ready to be packed with families trying to stay cool. Wednesdays will be especially busy with their weekly $1 per-person admission special. If you pack the kids up this week to go to the pool, experts recommend reapplying sunscreen every two hours, or more frequently if you're swimming.
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) urges Ohioans to be aware of excessive heat this week and to take precautions to prevent potent…
We all know sunscreen should be part of our daily skincare routines. But with so many options, what do you need to look for when browsing the sunscreen aisle?Along with checking the SPF rating, Dr. Khetarpal said it’s important to find one that’s water-resistant if you plan on going to the pool. Dr. Khetarpal said chemical sunscreens typically offer better water resistance than mineral sunscreens. Chemical sunscreens are also often easier to apply and more transparent on the skin, while mineral sunscreens can be good for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin. Whether it’s a chemical or a mineral, both offer adequate protection from the sun.
Dermatologists say the survey offered some interesting insights into how youth view sun protection. For example, a majority polled believe it's important to protect their skin from the sun and say they use sunscreen – but many still reported getting one or more sunburns. That's likely due to them not properly applying sunscreen in the first place or not regularly reapplying it while out in the sun.
You can't hide from the scorching heat this summer, but you can protect yourself from its harmful rays by using sunscreen. But are you using the correct SPF? Sun Protection Factor, or SPF, might be confusing when you're going to buy sunscreen for you or your family. The SPF number is multiplied by how many hours it would take for your skin to burn without sun protection, and equals how many hours it would take to burn with the sunscreen applied correctly.
