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The vitamin that seems to get the most press as of late is vitamin D. If we aren't hearing about how we're deficient in vitamin D, we're reading about the role vitamin D plays in cancer prevention. How much do you know about vitamin D? Could you ace our quiz about this miracle vitamin? There are various forms of vitamin D, but the two that are most important are vitamin D2 and D3. Vitamin D2 is Read more
I'm definitely feeling Spring fever now that the snow around me is melting and the temperatures are reaching in the 50s. It's inspiring me to exercise outdoors and take walks on my lunch break. If Spring is calling you outside as well, I need to act like a mom here for a sec and tell you to be careful of the sun's rays. In the Winter months, most of us have our skin covered by coats and Read more
Since it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought I would tell you about a recent and interesting study on the disease. A research team found that increased exposure to sunlight, which increases levels of vitamin D in the body, may decrease the risk of advanced breast cancer. Although researchers have not yet determined why this is so, it appears that vitamin D may play a significant role Read more
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We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: Nonmelanoma skin cancers may be slowly decreasing, but melanoma is on the rise — and it's the most common cancer for my age group (25- to 29-year-olds). Since this is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, I asked dermatologist Jeannette Graf, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, to Read more
A baby rocking a pair of sunnies is pretty cute, but would you let your lil one wear a pair of Babiators? The baby aviators, which offer protection from UVA and UVB rays, have been spotted on Sarah Jessica Parker’s twins and on little Roc (shown above), Mariah Carey's superhip son. While the sunglasses ($20) undoubtedly look cool, the company also says they are good for your baby. Babiators Read more
When January rolls around, the festive fun has come to an end, and we resume our regular day-to-day routines . . . good times, right? This month can be especially difficult for some because the party is over, the temperatures are dropping, and the days are awfully short. If you're experiencing any symptoms that feel like major depression, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder Read more
We're excited to announce our new partnership with one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty! Each week we'll be bringing you some of their best advice, news, and how-tos. We're kicking things off with must-read information on preventing sunburn: Q: Is there anything I can do to make my skin less prone to sunburn in the summer? A: Obviously applying sunscreen is a must. Generously apply a Read more
Sun exposure in infants can lead to cancer — Health 30 Summer-loving baby names for hot-weather babies — The Stir Reese Witherspoon has a lil soccer star on her hands! — Celebrity Baby Scoop Lily Allen is married and pregnant — Celebrity Baby Blog The myth of the placental barrier — FitPregnancy Would you freeze your eggs? — Parenting 12 worst thing you can say to a new mom — The Read more
