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Enjoying the Summertime

Have a wonderful summer

Sun Safety For All

Before you head for the beach, the park or even the back-yard, take a few minutes to learn about sun safety. You can protect your family and still have fun under the sun. This advice applies to everyone regardless of age or ethnicity.

• Avoid needless exposure to the sun.
• Protect your eyes by wearing UV blocking sunglasses.
• Select shaded areas for outdoor activities.
• Clothing such as a broad brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt, and long pants can protect your skin. Tuck a handkerchief under the back of your hat to help prevent sunburn on the neck.
• If you can't cover up, use a sunscreen containing a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15, verify it has both UVA and UVB protection, re-apply every two hours and after sweating or swimming.
• Avoid using sun lamps.
• Some medication can make skin more sensitive to UV rays, consult ...

July 14, 2008Lois SaundersGeneral0Continue reading

Did you know there were such quick results?

Quit Smoking

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/pubs/tobac-tabac/orq-svr/index-eng.php
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/tobac-tabac/quit-cesser/now-maintenant/bob-martin/index-eng.php

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do to improve your life and health. Any attempt to quit smoking will make you stronger. It's never too late to reap the benefits, some of which happen within the first few days. With the right combination of practice, determination and support, you will be able to stop smoking for good!

Quit smoking and you'll start feeling better within 24 hours. The minute you stop smoking, your body will begin cleansing itself of tobacco toxins. Two days after you quit, your risk of heart attack will start decreasing ... and that's just the beginning!

July 7, 2008Lois Saunders0Continue reading

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