News Network Guard Your Skin Against Harmful Enemies Posted By Nanette White July 11, 2019 Community Newsletter Click here to download a PDF version of this article as it appeared in CommUnity. Your skin is your body’s first line of defense, and it is the most likely to show the effects of daily assault. A variety of factors — ranging from the sun and diet to a lack of sleep or stress — take ... Continue Reading Making Sense of Sunscreen Posted By Nanette White June 19, 2019 Community Newsletter If you’ve shopped for sunscreen lately you may have noticed that there are nearly as many different types as there are sands of grain on the beach. Because most health care providers agree that sunscreen is an important tool in reducing the risk of skin cancer and premature aging caused by the ... Continue Reading Mole or Melanoma? Posted By Nanette White June 19, 2019 Community Newsletter If you have a small brown skin spot or growth, you might wonder if it’s a serious cancer or a normal mole. Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer, and it most often appears as an irregular, multicolored or brownish spot that continues to increase in size. It may begin as a flat ... Continue Reading The Eye-Opening Truth July 22, 2014 Community Newsletter As outdoor activity soars during sunny summer weather, so do your chances of sun damage. From causing cancer to cataracts, the sun’s harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays are dangerous to the body, and health care professionals suggest taking precautions to protect your skin—and eyes—from ... Continue Reading Summertime Survival Guide: Skin Care June 4, 2013 Media Release We need to protect our skin from the sun year-round, but it’s especially important during summer between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Use sunscreen with a Sun Protective Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher that offers UVA and UVB protection from the sun's harmful rays. Reapply sunscreen if you stay out in ... Continue Reading