AARP: When the Sun Makes You Sick

As summer is well under way, here is an interesting read about how the sun can make you sick.  

Make sure that you and the kids wear some sort of sunblock whenever they are out in the sun.  I know there is some debate between titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and Helioplex, but something is better than nothing.

The feature lists a large number of medications that can cause reactions when you are in the sun.  For the complete list, read it one their site.

Related websites at AARP.org:

• Part 1: When the Sun Makes You Sick
• Part 2: How to Protect Yourself

Westways: Here Comes the Sun

Oh no...another interesting read.  This one is about protecting your skin this summer.

This one covers 10 things to know about UV protection:

• Skin Cancer is More Prevalent Than Ever
• Sunscreen Can Give You the Illusion of Protection
• You Don't Use Enough Sunscreen
• You Don't Apply Sunscreen Early or Often Enough
• You Have Too Much Faith in SPF
• You Needs UVB and UVA Protection
• You Can't Relay on your Cotton T-Shirt
• Sun Damage is Cumulative
• Suntan = Damaged Skin
• Lips, Eyes, and Scalp Need Protection

Click here to go to the Westways website for further details about the above key points.

Environmental Working Group - Which Sunscreen?

Heard about their site earlier today.  They have a section just for parents.

 

Here's a section on Sunscreen usage. Click here to go directly to their best/worst lists (which is searchable).  Important to read since the sunny months are on their way.

 

Click here to go to their home page.