Simple tips to stay safe from the sun while outdoors (BPT) -
Warm weather means more time spent enjoying the outdoors:
picnics, bike rides, hikes and sporting events. While the summer
months should be enjoyed to the fullest, outdoor enthusiasts
must remember that the sun, with all of the benefits it brings,
also has many dangerous effects. The sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays
are at their strongest during the spring and summer; unprotected
skin and eyes can be damaged in as little as 15 minutes. While
applying sunscreen and wearing sunglasses with UVA/UVB
protection is important throughout the year, taking extra sun-
safety precautions during the summer is especially important.
Try these simple tips on your next trip to the park, pool, beach
or casual stroll outside and learn to enjoy the sun safely: *
Wear sunscreen: While this may seem like a no-brainer, many
people still need to be reminded. Keep some handy in your car,
purse and around the house. Sunscreen with a sun protection
factor (SPF) of at least 30 prote