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Let’s the health jeanne

Play Thurmont little league
BALL! Diamondbacks by Jeanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate for a Healthier Life

Protecting the skin from the sun UVB are the sun’s burning rays,
should be a concern with summer which are strongest in the summer
fast approaching, along with the fact months, so it is important to wear the
that families will spend more time highest possible number SPF (SPF is
outdoors during the warm summer protection against UVB rays). UVA
weather. So we need to know how doesn’t change with the seasons and
we can protect our skin—particularly it remains constant year round.
during the midday peek hours, 10:00 • Wear a hat that covers your neck,
a.m.-4:00 p.m., when the sun is ears, eyes, and scalp;
strongest, even on cloudy days.
Have you heard? You can • Wear sunglasses with UV ray
calculate how much ultraviolet (UV) protection;
exposure you’re getting by using the • Wear clothing that covers your
shadow rule. The UV is low when a arms and legs, preferably clothing
shadow is longer than you; a shadow with sun-protective fabric;
shorter than you means the UV • Moisturize your lips to protect
exposure is high. Interesting! from painful sunburns by always
Ultra Violet B (UVB) rays are the applying a lip-protection balm;
rays that penetrate the upper layers
Pictured from left are: (back row) Assistant Coach Craig Carter, Dylan Jessee, Coach Ron of the skin (known as the epidermis) • Teach your children the
Sanbower; (middle row) Madison Snurr, Levi Misner, Hunter Sanbower, David Robey, Joshua and cause the skin to burn. Ultra importance of sun protection.
Owens; (front row) Noah Schwartzbeck, Nicholas O’Connell, Jayden Worthington, Justice Glover, Violet A (UVA) rays are the rays Also, it is recommended to have
Damion Owens, and Josh Wivell.
that penetrate deeper through the an annual full-body skin exam
epidermis into the lower layers of by a dermatologist. Skin changes
skin known as the dermis. can occur. Always consult with a
“There may be people that have more talent than The following are a few simple dermatologist when you have any
you, but theres no excuse for anyone to work tips to help protect your skin skin concerns.
Remembering these simple
harder than you do.” this summer. Of course, the most summertime tips can make a significant
important tip to prevent sun damage
~ Derek Jeter is to wear a UVA/UVB sunblock difference to your skin and help
with an SPF of 30 every single day. prevent future skin damage and aging.
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