Mary Calvagna, MS Although you may feel healthier with a bit of
a tan…your skin sure does not! The sunlight that warms our bones
and makes flowers grow contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Too
much UV radiation can damage the skin. Exposure to UV radiation
from sunlight can lead to: To help protect your skin when you
are in the sun, follow these simple tips: The US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Weather Service put out
the UV Index. This is a daily report on the UV radiation levels
in different areas in the country. Here is how to interpret the
number: American Academy of Dermatology The Skin Cancer
Foundation Canadian Dermatology Association Canadian Cancer
Society Get in on the trend. The Skin Cancer Foundation website.
Available at: http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/sun-
protection/clothing/get-in-on-the-trend. Accessed June 20, 2012
Skin cancer: prevention. American Academy of Family Physicians,
Family Doctor.org website. Available at:
http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/dise