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As the weather begins to warm up, and the summer months don’t seem as far away, it is important to develop an effective strategy for protecting your skin.  While the warm rays feel divine, the truth about sun exposure is that it can wreak havoc on our skin.  Sun damage leads to premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, age spots, dry skin, and even skin cancer over time.  Follow these tips, tools, and rules in order to protect your skin while soaking up the sun.

How do you stay cool during the summer months ? Here are some few tips that should help you to stay cool during your summer vacation.

Your skin can really show how old you are. You can’t avoid getting old, but you don’t have to look like it. When you take good care of your health, it shows on your outward appearance and appear years younger than what you really are.

Frequent exposure to UV rays without sunscreen or tanning beds can increase the risk of skin cancer, which affects 76,100 Americans yearly and continues to rise - about 9,710 people are expected to die from skin cancer this year. Nonetheless, treatment for skin cancer has changed dramatically in recent years.

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Choosing which sunscreen to use can be confusing, so how do you know which one works the best for you? Look for a sunscreen that contain broad spectrum protection which effectively protects against both UVA and UVB rays.

Everyone loves the beach but not with a mouth full of salty water and a wicked sunburn.  Here are some beach safety tips to make the most out of your day at the beach.

SUNDAY, May 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- One in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives, making it the most common type of cancer in the nation.

However, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable types of cancer, according to Dr. Mark Lebwhol, professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and president-elect of the American Academy of Dermatology.

You see it. You smell it. You slather it on. Sunscreen is all around us during summer, but chances are you don’t know all the facts about everyone’s favorite beach accessory and your skin could be at risk in the sun.

Tips for Safe and Healthy Summer