Going to the beach is always fun and can be a great way to cool down while enjoying time together as a family. However, a good beach trip can become a great beach trip by following these nine simple beach safety tips. Water quality and Lifeguards Beach safety tip #1 – Check the water quality [...]
Sun Facts NASA reports that the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth’s surface has increased over the last 30 years. Most of that increase has been in the mid- and high-latitudinal areas. Central Texas, for example, has shown a 6 percent increase in UV levels on average since 1979. In Washington, D.C., levels have [...]
Many of us are aware of the effects of unprotected overexposure to the sun, but let’s look at a few facts: Over 1 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. (GoodHousekeeping) According to the CDC, just a few serious sunburns can increase a child’s risk for developing skin cancer later in life. (REI.com) [...]