Environmental Working Group is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. There is TONS of good info on their website (EWG.org). Today we want to share their findings on sunscreen. This Sunscreen 101 article helps you find the right sunscreen for you and your children (Yes, they are different!) and how to properly use the sunscreen.
Can Sunglasses Prevent Eye Cancer?
When it comes to taking care of your health, don’t “overlook” your eyes… literally. Temporary blindness caused by sudden exposure to bright light can’t be helped. But continued over-exposure to bright lights… especially sunlight… increases your risk of permanent damage including cancer.
Here’s what you need to know.
Eye disease starts to manifest during middle age (40 to 60). Even if you have no symptoms, getting a baseline eye examination at 40 can save your vision in later years. And you don’t have to wait until then. It’s not a bad idea to have your family’s eyes checked periodically as they grow.
In the meantime, practice good eye protection with broad-brimmed hats and sunglasses. Just don’t settle for bargain sunglasses. Look for glasses with 100% UV-blocking capability. These moves don’t guarantee cancer prevention but they do contribute to keeping eyes healthy.
And protect your children’s eyes early, starting as early as infancy. Help them develop good habits now that will benefit them for a lifetime.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (www.aao.org/eye-health) lists numerous ways to keep your eyesight as healthy and keen as possible.
Beach & Water Safety Tips
We want to share this important information from the US Lifesaving Assn about Beach and Water safety. Many of us are heading off for vacations! Be safe!
It’s Time To Celebrate A Safe 242-Year-Old Birthday!
We have a long tradition of celebrating our country’s birthday with firework displays…and for good reason. Fireworks dazzle us with color, sound and light. It’s a great time to savor our freedom.
It’s also a time to be careful.
With the 4th of July nearly here, we need to remember that fireworks are not toys. Improperly handled, they cause a lot of trauma. In fact, the most recent report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission states fireworks caused nearly 10,500 eye injuries – 1,300 of which were treated in emergency rooms.
You might think this is caused by handling the explosives, and that’s a factor. However, bystanders suffer nearly half of the injuries reported.
Avoid these problems by not letting young children play with fireworks of any type. If you do handle them, wear protective eyewear. Better yet, leave the lighting of fireworks to trained pyrotechnicians and give them lots of room.
For more about eye safety from fireworks and other causes, www.aao.org/eye-health is a comprehensive site for preventing any kind of eye injuries.
Genetic Testing
Remember when genetic testing was good material for science fiction movies? Sounded outrageous then…but now it’s a reality.
Welcome to the future!
Gene mapping allows millions of people to research their ancestry. (Sometimes the results are surprising.) Learning about your origins is interesting and fun, but more important, genetic testing advances our understanding of different medical issues. Companies like 23andMe find markers that determine if we’re prone to certain diseases or conditions.
For example, suppose some of your family members lose their eyesight as they age. Yet others have 20/20 vision as long as they live. Chances are, those with sight problems are pre-disposed to Age-related Macular Degeneration. Testing your saliva can determine if you’re included in that group. Currently there is no cure. However, the information alerts you to preventative measures to take so that you reduce and possibly eliminate being affected.
It’s important to understand that this type of testing is not perfect. Results need to be evaluated with your doctor to determine what, if anything, you should or should not do.
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