Wednesday, October 31, 2012

7 Steps to Protect Yourself from the Winter Sun

What outdoor activities did you do this past summer? Maybe you went on a vacation to the beach. Maybe you spent some time playing your favorite sports such as baseball, golf, or tennis. Maybe you went swimming or had a barbeque in the backyard with family and friends. Regardless of the outdoor activities you did over the summer, most likely you were aware that it was important to protect yourself from sun while outdoors.
Now winter is approaching. I am turning my attention to putting away my summer items to make room for the winter ones; long sleeve shirts for short sleeve ones, corduroy pants for shorts, and boots for sandals. Most of the sports equipment I have been using is going to get put away as well. But what about those items I have been using to protect myself from the sun? Things like my sunscreens, sunglasses, and sun protective hats and clothing.
You may be putting these items away and not using them during the winter. The National Council of Skin Cancer Prevention reported in their January 2003 newsletter that research shows only 3 percent of Americans routinely wear sunscreen during the fall months, and only 2 percent during the winter months. However, you can still get a sunburn and snow blindness during these months. The colder temperatures do not block the UV rays and reflections off the snow and higher altitudes can make matters even worse. You may be causing yourself significant, long-term damage by not properly protecting yourself.
How do you protect yourself from the winter sun (or any other season)? Follow these simple sun safety action steps recommended by the US Environmental Protection Agency:
1. Limit Time in the Midday Sun - The sun's rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Whenever possible, limit exposure to the sun during these hours.
2. Wear a Hat - A hat with a wide brim offers good sun protection to your eyes, ears, face, and the back of your neck - areas particularly prone to overexposure to the sun.
3. Cover Up - Wearing tightly woven, loose-fitting, and full-length clothing is a good way to protect your skin from the sun's UV rays.
4. Wear Sunglasses that Block 99-100% of UV Radiation -Sunglasses that provide 99-100% UVA and UVB protection will greatly reduce sun exposure that can lead to cataracts and other eye damage. Check the label when buying sunglasses.
5. Always Use Sunscreen - Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15 or higher liberally on exposed skin. Reapply every 2 hours, or after working, swimming, playing, or exercising outdoors. Even waterproof sunscreen can come off when you towel off, sweat, or spend extended periods of time in the water.
6. Avoid Sunlamps and Tanning Parlors - The light source from sunbeds and sunlamps damages the skin and unprotected eyes. It's a good idea to avoid artificial sources of UV light.
7. Watch for the UV Index - The UV Index provides important information to help you plan your outdoor activities in ways that prevent overexposure to the sun. Developed by the National Weather Service (NWS) and EPA, the UV Index is issued daily in selected cities across the United States.
I am going to keep my sun protective items out to use this winter. I am trusting that you will do the same so that you can enjoy the outdoors while in the cold, on the ice, or in the snow. Have a terrific and safe winter!

2 comments:

  1. Bonjour à vous bendot du blog filmdvdvhs.blogspot.fr

    Je viens tout juste de tomber par hasard sur votre blog OST que je trouve pas mal.

    Toutefois, je me permets de vous écrire c'est quelques lignes pour vous faire une petite requête pour un service si c'est bien éventuellement possible.

    Voilà, j'ai vu que vous aviez je pense mais je ne sais pas si vous l'avez fait ou pas c'est d'avoir télécharger le film:

    LES FLICS NE DORMENT PAS LA NUIT 1972.

    qui a été posté par le goon sur le blog:

    http://lesineditsvhs.blogspot.fr/2011/04/venir_28.html


    Aussi, je voudrais savoir SVP si vous-même vous l'aviez téléchargé ou pas et si c'est oui, alors ma question et la suivante.

    Serait-il à tout hasard possible SVP de me faire partager le film en me faisant un petit lien en UPTOBOX ou bien un FICHIER.?

    Je vous demande cela, car j'ai contacté le posteur du film (le goon), via le blog lesinéditsvhs et sur son adresse mail, à plusieurs reprises, mais aucune réponse de sa part aux messages que je lui ai envoyé.

    Ceci étant dit, si vous saviez comment je cherche ce film depuis si longtemps sur le net et maintenant que je l'ai trouvé sur le blog lesineditsvhs et bien il est malheureusement impossible de le télécharger car tous les liens MEGAUPLOAD sont bel et bien HS et qui puiser ne sont plus d'actualité.

    Donc voilà l'ami, si vous avez le film et que vous souhaitez m'aider en me le faisant partager, je vous en serais extrêmement reconnaissant en vous faisant moi-même une bonne surprise d'un film ou deux que vous aimez et que je suis prêt à en faire le partage.

    Bien sûr ce, et en l'attente d'une réponse de votre part, je vous souhaite une très bonne continuation sur votre blog filmdvdvhs.blogspot.fr

    Bien à vous.

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