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OVER HALF of all serious disease in the U.S. could be prevented with healthier lifestyles.
By following these nine lifestyle recommendations, you can lower your risk of cancer,
heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, and diabetes. Before you know it, you’ll
also have more energy and get a boost to your mood.
So take control of your health, and encourage your family to do the same. Choose
one or two behaviors to start with. Once you’ve got those down, move on to
the others.
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While the warm sun is certainly inviting, too much exposure to it
can lead to skin cancer, including serious melanoma. Skin damage starts early in
childhood, so it’s especially important to protect children.
Tips
- Steer clear of direct sunlight between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (peak
burning hours). It's the best way to protect yourself.
- Use hats, long-sleeve shirts, and sunscreens with SPF15 or higher.
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Don’t use sun lamps or tanning booths. Try self-tanning creams instead.
For parents and grandparents
- Buy tinted sunscreen so you can see if you’ve missed any spots
on a fidgety child.
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Set a good example for children by also protecting yourself with clothing, shade,
and sunscreen.
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