| Summer is here and it's time for the beach, | | | | an important factor in protecting against sunburn |
| where you can swim, surf, barbecue, build | | | | and skin damage. Children should always wear a |
| sandcastles, throw a Frisbee and play volleyball. All | | | | hat, regardless of skin color or hair thickness. |
| this, while sitting under brilliant blue skies and the | | | | Keeping your lips from burning is also essential, so |
| hot, hot sun. Oh, glorious summer! | | | | get yourself some SPF 30 lip balm and apply it |
| It's difficult to think that all of this summery | | | | regularly. |
| goodness as having negative side effects, but we | | | | Ultraviolet rays don't just damage your skin; they |
| all know the dangers of sunburn, muscle strain | | | | can also damage your eyes. Make sure you've |
| and backaches. So, take the necessary | | | | got sunglasses that provide UV protection, with |
| precautions to ensure your enjoyment of this | | | | 95% blockage against UVA radiation and 99% |
| summer season and of those to come. | | | | blockage against UVB radiation. Sunglasses |
| Sunburn is a serious problem these days, but | | | | shouldn't just be a fashion accessory; they should |
| fairly easy to prevent. Ultraviolet rays are getting | | | | help prevent eye strain, cataracts and other |
| closer to us now than when we were kids, so | | | | diseases of the eye. |
| using the proper protection is very important Buy | | | | Physical activity on the beach requires extra |
| it and apply it! | | | | flexibility and preparation. After sitting indoors for |
| Sunscreen is available in many forms and at many | | | | the long winter months, leaping into the water or |
| levels. The SPF (sun protection factor) should be | | | | running in the sand can create muscle and joint |
| clearly printed on the front of each bottle. An SPF | | | | injuries that can prevent you from enjoying the |
| of 15 is generally enough for adults and SPF 30 | | | | rest of your summer and even cause problems |
| for children and toddlers. Stronger sunscreens can | | | | for the long-term. |
| easily be bought and a higher-than-recommended | | | | Getting your body ready for so much fun |
| SPF won't cause any damage. Babies under the | | | | requires simple but effective stretching exercises. |
| age of six months should be kept in the shade at | | | | Make sure you include all of the major muscle |
| all times. | | | | groups in order to prevent muscle pulls and joint |
| Sweat caused by the heat and physical activity | | | | pain - hamstrings, quadriceps, calves and |
| can wash away sunscreen and reduce its | | | | abdomen. Try some leg lifts and abdominal |
| effectiveness. The same goes for swimming or | | | | crunches as part of your morning routine. You |
| even just splashing around under a garden hose. If | | | | don't have to go to the gym or buy expensive |
| you've been sweating or swimming, remember to | | | | equipment, and a strong abdomen is excellent |
| replace your sunscreen on a regular basis. | | | | support for your lower back. |
| If you have fair skin or thinning hair, a hat can be | | | | |