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Category Archives: Women’s Health
Skin cancer: Don’t fry this summer
Did you know…
Skin cancer is the number one form of cancer in the United States?[1] Only 56 percent of adults use one form of sun protection (sunscreen, wear sun-protective clothing, or seek shade).[2]
You may feel better about yourself having a bronzed, summer glow, but nearly one in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. In preparation for summer, here are some measures to take to ensure you’re protected from the sun.
- Make sure your sunscreen has at least an SPF of 30 or more. SPF means sun protection factor and the number will tell you how much it blocks sun burning rays (UVB). SPF 30 will prevent 97 percent of sun burning rays.
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National Women’s Health Week
As part of National Women’s Health Week, May 8 through 14, we’ve decided to remind American women of important ways to keep themselves healthy.
The theme for 2011 is “It’s Your Time” – a time for women to make their health their top priority. National Women’s Health Week, coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health has dedicated this week to encourage women to take the necessary steps to improve their physical and mental health in an effort to reduce their risks of certain diseases. Three things we care about are:
Breast cancer
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