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7 Steps to Protect Yourself from the Winter Sun

What outdoor activities did you do this pastexposure to the sun during these hours.2.
summer? Maybe you went on a vacation to theWear a Hat - A hat with a wide brim offers
beach. Maybe you spent some time playing yourgood sun protection to your eyes, ears, face,
favorite sports such as baseball, golf, orand the back of your neck - areas
tennis. Maybe you went swimming or had aparticularly prone to overexposure to the
barbeque in the backyard with family andsun.3. Cover Up - Wearing tightly woven,
friends. Regardless of the outdoor activitiesloose-fitting, and full-length clothing is a
you did over the summer, most likely you weregood way to protect your skin from the sun's
aware that it was important to protectUV rays.4. Wear Sunglasses that Block 99-100%
yourself from sun while outdoors.Now winterof UV Radiation -Sunglasses that provide
is approaching. I am turning my attention to99-100% UVA and UVB protection will greatly
putting away my summer items to make room forreduce sun exposure that can lead to
the winter ones; long sleeve shirts for shortcataracts and other eye damage. Check the
sleeve ones, corduroy pants for shorts, andlabel when buying sunglasses.5. Always Use
boots for sandals. Most of the sportsSunscreen - Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen
equipment I have been using is going to getwith a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at
put away as well. But what about those itemsleast 15 or higher liberally on exposed skin.
I have been using to protect myself from theReapply every 2 hours, or after working,
sun? Things like my sunscreens, sunglasses,swimming, playing, or exercising outdoors.
and sun protective hats and clothing.You mayEven waterproof sunscreen can come off when
be putting these items away and not usingyou towel off, sweat, or spend extended
them during the winter. The National Councilperiods of time in the water.6. Avoid
of Skin Cancer Prevention reported in theirSunlamps and Tanning Parlors - The light
January 2003 newsletter that research showssource from sunbeds and sunlamps damages the
only 3 percent of Americans routinely wearskin and unprotected eyes. It's a good idea
sunscreen during the fall months, and only 2to avoid artificial sources of UV light.7.
percent during the winter months. However,Watch for the UV Index - The UV Index
you can still get a sunburn and snowprovides important information to help you
blindness during these months. The colderplan your outdoor activities in ways that
temperatures do not block the UV rays andprevent overexposure to the sun. Developed by
reflections off the snow and higher altitudesthe National Weather Service (NWS) and EPA,
can make matters even worse. You may bethe UV Index is issued daily in selected
causing yourself significant, long-termcities across the United States.I am going to
damage by not properly protectingkeep my sun protective items out to use this
yourself.How do you protect yourself from thewinter. I am trusting that you will do the
winter sun (or any other season)? Followsame so that you can enjoy the outdoors while
these simple sun safety action stepsin the cold, on the ice, or in the snow. Have
recommended by the US Environmentala terrific and safe winter!Roger Carr lives
Protection Agency:1. Limit Time in the Middayin Fredericksburg, Virginia and is a
Sun - The sun's rays are strongest between 10contributing author to the Sun Clothing, etc.
a.m. and 4 p.m. Whenever possible, limitmonthly newsletter.



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