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Be careful with tablets, smartphones, and the sun!

21 Thursday May 2020

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Now that the days are getting warmer, and we’re spending more time outdoors, keep this in mind: Be careful using your tablet computer or even your giant smartphone in the sun. You know how people in the 1950s and 60s would hold those silver tanning reflectors under their faces? Well the shiny surface of an iPad works the same way. It can increase your UV ray exposure by 85%… And a smartphone increases it by 36%. That’s according to the American Academy of Dermatology. So wear sunscreen every day on your face and neck – and be cautious about using your iPad outside on a sunny day.

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Even if it’s gray outside, wear your sunglasses.

23 Thursday Jan 2020

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Because UV rays go right through clouds, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. And with snow and ice, 80% of those UV rays can be reflected back up at you. By comparison, grass only reflects 10% of UV rays. And all that ultraviolet light can damage your retinas and lead to issues like cataracts. So wear sunglasses, even in winter, and make sure they block 99% of UV radiation.

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Wool blankets and dust mites!

25 Wednesday Sep 2019

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Before you add a wool blanket to your bed or cozy up under one on the couch, know this: It could be teeming with allergy-causing dust mites. According to microbiologist Dr. David Clarke, wool attracts 42% MORE mites than cotton, because it has a deeper pile and more twists in the fibers… and that allows mites to crawl inside, hunker down and multiply. So before you use the wool blankets, wash them and allow them to dry completely… especially if you can dry them in the sun. The UV rays help destroy the allergens mites leave behind. And then repeat the washing and drying every 2 weeks.

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If you’re planning to spend a week at the beach, ask yourself:

13 Monday May 2019

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…is your beach towel a bacteria bomb that needs washing every day? No! Dr. Mehmet Oz says it’s OK to use the same towel for several days running – IF you hang it in direct sunlight to dry. The sun’s UV rays will kill 90% of the germs, leaving bacteria levels too low to make you sick. But, if the towel’s still damp the next day – toss it in the dryer. Because with moisture, bacteria can multiply 100-fold after each use.

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Guys: Are you looking for a reason to stop shaving?

19 Wednesday Apr 2017

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I have the latest research on the benefits of having a beard:

First: They prevent blemishes. Dr. Shannon Trotter is a dermatologist who says a lot of the rashes and acne that guys get are the result of shaving… Because when you drag a razor across your face – day after day – it irritates the skin in a way that spreads bacteria, and triggers infections, redness and dryness.

Also, Having a beard is like wearing built-in sunscreen. A recent study found that beards block anywhere from 50% to 95% of the sun’s UV rays. Which is almost the equivalent of wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 30. That means a beard – in addition to wearing sunscreen – can play a key role in preventing skin cancer… Which is a big deal, because 4-in-5 cases of cancer in men appear on the face, head, or neck.

One more fact about beards: They help soothe allergies. Just like the hairs inside our nose trap air pollutants that trigger allergies… A beard provides an extra layer of hair to snag pollutants before they reach our nose. However, like any other air filter, if you don’t keep your beard and moustache clean, it’ll cause allergy flare-ups.

If you’re looking for something to blame for your wrinkles, look up.

26 Tuesday May 2015

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Because the sun accounts for 80% of all skin aging. And the older we get, the more damaging UV rays become. Sun damage is what causes brown spots, yellowing, reduced skin elasticity and sagging. And just a 2% increase in skin damage ages a face by three years. If that’s not enough incentive to wear sunscreen, there’s the threat of skin cancer, too. So, slather on sunscreen every day.

The days are short and the weather is cold, and that combo can do a number on your MOOD.

23 Tuesday Dec 2014

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It can leave you feeling depressed and lethargic. So, try these two happiness tips to get over the winter slump: Buy new light bulbs. Get compact fluorescent bulbs labeled “natural daylight.” They mimic UV rays and raise your serotonin levels. Also, exercise during DAYLIGHT hours. The exercise will lift your spirits, and so will the shot of sunshine.

Find all different brands of compact fluorescent bulbs at The Home Depot.

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