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Tomatoes For Sunburn?
Tomatoes might just be my favorite "veggie that is really a fruit." And now I have yet another reason to love them. It appears that eating tomatoes can improve the skins ability to protect against UV rays, which can cause premature aging of the skin as well as skin cancer.
Get in Gear: Bolle Sport Sunglasses
Sunglasses are a must anytime of year, but especially in the summer when we spend so much time outdoors. If you run, hike, bike, or spend time on the water, you need a pair that will stay on your face even if you're sweaty, wearing sunscreen, or it's windy.
I found a line from Bolle called Serpent - it's a wrap around style so they fit snug against your face.
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What's the Deal with: Polarized Sunglasses
Spending a lot of time outside is a MUST in the summer (with sunscreen, of course!), and wearing sunglasses is a great way to protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can lead to the development of cataracts.
Personally, I love to be near the water, on a boat or a beach, or poolside, and the water can make a killer bright glare when the sun reflects off of it.
If the glare bothers you (how could it not?), then you'll want to get a pair of sunglasses that have polarized lenses.
5 Ways to Help Prevent Skin Cancer
I don't know about you, but since skin cancer is the most common kind of cancer in the U.S., I want to do all I can to protect myself. 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and more than 90% of skin cancers are caused by sun exposure. Here are some ways to help protect yourself.
Protect Your Peepers With UV-Rated Shades
Sunshine in your eyes can do more than make you cry; UV rays, both A and B, can cause serious damage to your baby blues. Since you can't put sunscreen on your eyelids or cover your cornea with zinc oxide, you need to protect your peepers with quality shades that are UV rated. It is recommended that you wear shades the provide 99 percent UVB protection and 95 percent UVA protection, but many sunglasses offer 100 percent protection from both.
Get Your Butt in Gear: UV Rash Guard by O'Neill
Nothing is worse than snorkeling for hours on the first day of your vacation and spending the rest of your precious days in paradise dealing with a very sunburned back. What you need to pack for your sunny, swimmy vacation is a rash guard.
You may be saying to yourself "Fit, I am not worried about a rash.
Melanoma and other skin cancers
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Melanoma
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
- Precancerous Skin Condition...
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Prevention
- Screening
- Diagnosis
- Staging
- Treatment for Melanoma
- Treatment for Nonmelanoma S...
- Prognosis
- Resources
- References
Skin wrinkles and blemishes
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Blemishes
- Risk Factors
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Resurfacing Treatments
- Implant Procedures
- Plastic Surgery
- Resources
- References
- The skin of smokers ages more rapidly than the skin of non-smokers, even in areas of the body not exposed to sunlight, according to a 2007 study. Women in the study who smoked also had much lower levels of vitamin E secretions in their skin. Vitamin E may protect the skin from sun damage.
- There may be an association between smoking and higher frequency of a type of acne (noninflammatory acne) in adult women, according to a European study.
- A study in the Journal of Nutrition found that a combination of antioxidants and trace elements supplementation raises the risk of skin cancer in women, but not in men.
- Overall, exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight (radiation referred to as UVA or UVB) accounts for about 90% of the symptoms of premature skin aging.
- UVB primarily affects the outer skin layers.
Another Reason to Trail Run: Increased Calorie Burn
I'm a huge fan of trail running for so many reasons. It's peaceful in the woods, all those hills are great for toning your quads and booty, the shade is cooler and protects you from UV rays, and the soft dirt is easier on your joints than pavement. I also love that unlike the gym, I don't have to wait in line or be tied to time limits, so I can run whenever I want for as long as my feet will carry me.
Tanning Before 30 Triples Skin Cancer Risk
Tanned golden skin is seen as beautiful and healthy, so many fair-skinned ladies and gents use indoor tanning beds to get a quick sun-kissed glow. We've all heard that UV exposure from this fake sun can lead to skin cancer, but now new research has identified tanning as even more dangerous than first thought. International cancer experts have moved tanning beds and other sources of ultraviolet radiation into the top cancer risk category, saying they are as deadly as arsenic and mustard gas.
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