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5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned

It's that time of year again. Summers here, and most people can't wait to enjoy the beach, the pool, and backyard barbeques. Summer's great- but all that time outdoors means a lot more sun exposure. While it'ss nice and actually healthy to get some sun, harmful UVA and UVG rays can cause skin cancer so it's important to protect your skin. Covering up can also help you avoid wrinkles, sun spots, and other signs of aging. The Skin Cancer Foundation has some helpful tips:

1) Slather on the sun screen. Applying a generous amount at lease 30 minutes before going outside is best. Reapply every two hours especially if you're playing beach volleyball or swimming. You have a lot of options for sunscreens, but be it gel, lotion, spray or stick make sure it has an SPF factor of at least 15.

2) Be aware that not all cover ups are created equal. Clothing can offer great skin protection, but not all clothing offers the same protection. A white T-shirt has an SPF factor of only 7, while even a dark green shirt of the same fabric is SPF 10. Laundry additives such as Sun Guard can be added together with clothes in the wash to substantially increase their SPF protection.

3) Wear a hat and sunglasses. A broad brimmed hat that expands 3 to 4 inches around the entire head is best. Baseball caps give great coverage to the face, but fail to protect the neck and shoulders. It's easy to forget the delicate skin around the eyes and that the eyes themselves need protection too. Wearing UV protective sunglasses can also help prevent glaucoma later in life.

4) Avoid sun exposure during the hottest part of the day. Do you really want to bake? That's a great time to have a lunch or lemonade break and head indoors for an hour or so.

5) See a dermatologist once a year - Just before bathing suit season is a good time to go. You can get prevention tips; find out your risk factors for skin cancer, and determine whether you need to do monthly self-exams.

MRI / Cancer Detection

Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum

Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
Call (888) 860-7136

Need to get an MRI and reassure yourself about cancer? Get it done at a center like Eastchester Center for Cancer Care, in the Bronx, which offers state-of-the-art techniques and concern for your welfare. Board Certified Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum is a radiation oncologist at Eastchester. Patients can choose from state-of-the-art radiation treatment such as IMRT or radiosurgery or brachytherapy.

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Hematologic Cancer Doctor

Dr. John C. Nelson, M.D.

Dr. John C. Nelson, M.D.

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Ave, Ste 2100
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 850-9152

Westchester Oncology & Hematology doctors are passionate scientists, expert clinicians and compassionate people - an unsurpassable combination of characteristics that makes our group unique among medical oncology practitioners.

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Medispa/Medical Spa Nassau County, Long Island

 LiteTouch Plastic Surgery

LiteTouch Plastic Surgery

LiteTouch Plastic Surgery
9 East 45th St 9th floor ( Btw 5th and Madison)
Manhattan, NY 10017
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The Medspa of LiteTouch Plastic Surgery serving Long Island is devoted to a wide range of services, such as facials, microdermabrasion, waxing, and chemical peels.

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Mammogram Center - Mammography Center Westchester, NY

 Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center

Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center

Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 544-1169

- If your doctor says you need a mammogram/ mammography the place to have it done is the Medical Imaging Unit at Lawrence Hospital Center, NY. Conveniently located across the street from the Bronxville Metro North Station the Medical Imaging unit will give you the attention you want and need.

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Eastchester Center for Cancer Care Bronx, NY

 Eastchester Center for Cancer Care

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10649
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The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care is a cancer treatment center whose oncologists offer quality care with the latest techniques. The comprehensive list of specialized treatments include radiation therapy, radiation treatment, chemotherapy and radiosurgery. Rest assured, you're in good hands with board certified, skilled and experienced oncologists watching over you.

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Chemotherapy Bronx

Dr Fabio Volterra

Dr Fabio Volterra

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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You have cancer and need to go in for chemotherapy? There isn’t a better place than the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx for chemotherapy with Dr. Fabio Volterra. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology and hematology. You can expect state-of-the-art cancer treatment with unparalleled care at Eastchester.

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Face Lift Southwest Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-596-5340

For the modern individual, it%u2019s very important to look as good as you feel each day, and signs of aging working their way on our faces in the form of wrinkles, folds and lines can affect the way a person sees him/herself. You just want to erase those signs because it doesn%u2019t match the youth you feel inside. At Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Southwest Houston, Texas, you can depend on finding a cosmetic surgeon that can help those frustrating lines vanish using techniques like a face lift.

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Alternative Prostate Cancer Treatment Charlotte, North Carolina

Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.

Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.

Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
Call 888-756-8593

Older men know the importance of regular prostate check-ups, because nothing is more important than catching prostate cancer early. However, for those that currently suffer from prostate cancer, they can go the trained professionals at the Immune Recovery Foundation serving Charlotte, North Carolina for the finest in alternative treatment.

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Lymphoma/ Lymph Cancer Westchester, NY

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 850-9152

Lymphoma / lymph cancer can not only drain you of energy, it can take away your hope. The doctors at Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group (WOHG) understand this. They are not only on the cutting edge of academic medicine, but are also fully equipped with the human touch that is so important in finding the treatment that is right for you.

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Medical Oncologist Bronx

Dr. Anthony Hoffman

Dr. Anthony Hoffman

The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Looking for a medical oncologist who can give you the treatment you need for cancer? Meet Dr. Anthony Hoffman at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. Board certified Dr. Hoffman knows what it is to care for patients with cancer. His skill and experience can make all the difference to you in your battle with cancer.

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IPT Cancer Therapy Charlotte, North Carolina

Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.

Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.

Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
Call 888-756-8593

Cancer is a scary time for people and their families. In many cases the treatments are just as scary as the disease itself. Whether it be through chemicals, radiation or surgery, all of the options found in traditional medicine are dangerous. But what if there was a way to reduce the risk of the treatments, a way to rely less on the potent cocktail of poisons they use to kill cancer cells? The fact is, a way does exist. Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT, aka Low Dose Chemotherapy) is a cancer therapy that lessens the required doses of chemo to treat cancer. Serving clients from places like Charlotte, North Carolina, the Immune Recovery Foundation wants to help you beat cancer without the high risks.

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Fibromyalgia Treatments Charlotte, North Carolina

Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.

Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.

Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
Call 888-756-8593

A disease like fibromyalgia can be frightening because of how totally it affects a human life. Pain all over the body, sensitivity to touch, and chronic fatigue all become daily adversaries, and it's not uncommon to feel helpless and a little lost. You want someone to help you find a way out of your condition, but it just seems hopeless at times. Don't despair. There are fibromyalgia treatments that work by giving the body's own natural defenses the boost they need to fight back and help get you well again. Serving Charlotte, North Carolina, the Immune Recovery Foundation has the tools to fight back against your chronic illness.

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Cancer Alternative Medicine Charlotte, North Carolina

Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.

Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.

Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
Call 888-756-8593

Have you or loved ones been searching for another way to fight cancer? At the Immune Recovery Foundation they believe cancer treatment has to be comprehensive for the best chance of success. They've created a program that uses conventional and alternative treatment techniques to give patients another choice in the cancer battle. If you feel dissatisfied by the way conventional medicine handles cancer, alternative medicine may be able to offer you more. Those in the Charlotte, North Carolina area contact the Immune Recovery Foundation today.

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Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery Southwest Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-596-5340

Have you or a loved one recently lost large amount of weight? Is extra skin getting in the way of your firm and trim look? The team at Premier Plastic Surgery commends the hard work through the weight loss battle. If extra loose and flabby skin is covering up your new body, post bariatric plastic surgery can help. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD understands how important it is to put your best look forward each day. With two decades of experience with cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, you are in the hands of a surgeon with the skill and expertise to bring out your best. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group provides services to those in the Southwest Houston, Texas area.

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Breast Mastopexy Southwest Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-596-5340

Men and women all over the world have turned to the breast mastopexy procedure to give their chest a more youthful and proportionate appearance. If you or a loved one is considering the procedure, you know important it is to find the right group of plastic surgeons for the job. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group holds the firm belief that the latest technology and precise surgical still can bring out the best in the human body. With over 30 years of combined surgical experience, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon, MD bring comprehensive cosmetic surgery services to the Southwest Houston, Texas area.

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PET Scan/ Lung Cancer (Bronx)

Dr. Lucia Boselli

Dr. Lucia Boselli

The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
Call (888) 860-7136

Need cutting edge imaging services? Positron Emission Tomography (PET) represents the very latest innovation in nuclear medicine, making cancer detection much easier. Dr. Lucia Boselli at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx is a radiation oncology specialist who can give you the treatment you need for your cancer.

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Skin Cancer Doctor Manhattan, NY 10016

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 850-9152

With so many doctors to choose from these days, it’'s hard to make a decision without at least some doubt. But if you’re looking for the best skin cancer doctor around, go ahead and lay those doubts to rest; Dr. Tauseef Ahmed serves Manhattan and is the one specialist you'’ll want to have on your side when the going gets tough. He is an authority in the world of oncology and has the resume to show for it.

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Cosmetic Facial Surgery Southwest Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-596-5340

Have you grown unhappy with picture you see in the mirror every morning? Are a few scars or wrinkles detracting from a bright and pleasant complexion? Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD and the Premier Plastic Surgery group are firm believers that the latest technology and surgical skill can bring out the best in the human appearance. Cosmetic facial surgery has helped people around the world regain a sense of confidence and satisfaction in their form. If you or a loved one is thinking about cosmetic surgery in the Southwest Houston, Texas area, contact the Premier Plastic Surgery group today.

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Oncologist Bronx, NY

 Eastchester Center for Cancer Care

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
Call (888) 860-7136

Need an oncologist in the Bronx? Eastchester Center for Cancer Care is a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center whose oncologists provide unparalleled cancer care. Whether you need radiation therapy, radiation treatment, chemotherapy or radiosurgery, you can count on board certified, skilled and experienced oncologists for your treatment.

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