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Why You Should Use Winter Sunscreen

When it's overcast out and the sky looks like it's going to explode, guess what? You still need to wear sunscreen to protect your skin. Besides preventing skin cancer, you'll also be preventing the fo…

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How to Rescue Your Sun-Damaged Hair

Good job--you're wearing sunblock. But did you know that the sun's rays can also damage your hair and put your scalp at risk for skin cancer? Watch this to learn how to protect your locks.…

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Freckles & Age Spots: What’s the Difference?

Both freckles and age spots appear because of the sun's rays. But one of them only shows up when you're older. Which do you think it is? Watch this video to learn more.…

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What Are Wrinkles, Really?

We all know a wrinkle when we see it, but how does it form in the first place? If you've been curious about this inevitable part of aging, watch this video.…

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8 Ways to Prevent Wrinkles & Keep Skin Looking Young

Wrinkles are a sure sign of age, but there are ways to keep the years from appearing on your face. Get our expert's 8 tips now! How many do you do?  …

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Runner Sunscreen Test: Is Expensive Better?

By Lacy J. Hansen for DietsInReview.com I’ve been asked many times this summer if I go to the tanning booth. I’ve laughed and said, “No, I’m a runner and am outside a lot.” The laughter comes from …

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Ask the Doc: SPF and Sunblock Requirements

In 2011, the Food and Drug Administration released a whole lot of guidelines about sunblock. If you want to know the basics, listen to Dr. Friedman. …

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Ask the Doc: Skin Protection Outdoors

You love the outdoors, but you're not so keen on melanoma. How can you have fun outside but protect yourself against skin cancer? Is sunblock enough? Get the answers from Dr. Friedman.…

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Ask the Doc: Lowest Effective SPF Levels

We admit it, tans look nice on a lot of people. But those same people want to avoid skin cancer, so what's the lowest SPF that protects? Learn more.…

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Ask the Doc: Natural Sunscreens

You may be wary of the sunblock sold in drugstores. Is there anything more natural you can use? Learn more.…

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