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When deck sealer fails
Ask The BuilderDEAR TIM: I put my wood deck to bed for the season about a month ago. Suffice it to say I was really upset. Back in the spring I went to great lengths to clean the deck and reseal it. I purchased an expensive semi-transparent sealer that did have a...Tags: Sunburn
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Sunscreen for sensitive skin
Name: Zo Skin Health Oclipse Sunscreen + Primer Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 What it is: A tinted sunscreen and makeup primer with some anti-aging properties. Oclipse contains natural melanin, zinc oxide (10.2 percent) and titanium dioxide (3.7 percent) to...
Tags: Dermatologists, Skin Damage
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Expert offers advice on keeping your skin soft in the winter
Even though the brutal winter weather isn't too far off, now is the time to start thinking about your skin for tomorrow and beyond. Most of us moisturize our skin, come sun or snow. However, you might need more than that, according to Susan Barnes with...
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The Kid's Doctor: White patches on the skin likely vitiligo
Premium Health News Servicehttp://www.kidsdr.com I saw a 10-year-old patient recently for a routine physical. One of her mother's concerns was that her daughter had "white patches" under both arms. Once I examined her, I told her mother the "white patches" were actually due to...Tags: Vitiligo, Dermatologists, Genes and Chromosomes, Genetics, Light Therapy
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Hot weather safety
Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year. On average, excessive heat claims more lives each year than floods, lightning, tornadoes and hurricanes combined. Heat disorders...
Tags: Natural Disasters, Salt, Heat Stroke, Hyperthermia
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You won't get burned with any of these apps
AppoliciousWhether you are on a super sunny beach vacation or just lounging in the backyard with family and friends, staying on top of sunscreen applications can save your life (or at the very least help you avoid nasty burns). Here are five savvy sun-care apps...Tags: New Products, Sunburn, Dermatologists, Apple iPhone, Wolfram Research
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A lifetime in the sun? You can still cut your risk
Premium Health News ServiceHave you had a bit too much sun for your own good? Decades of boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, and just plain drowsing on the deck contribute to your lifetime exposure and risk of developing skin cancer. But there are simple steps you can take now to...Tags: Dermatology, Sunburn, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Specialization, Dermatologists
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EatingWell: Are you getting enough of these 4 important nutrients?
Premium Health News ServiceWhen the U.S. Department of Agriculture came out with its Dietary Guidelines last year, it also published information on the so-called "shortfall nutrients" that Americans are not getting enough of. Are you getting enough of these four important...Tags: Mineral Supplements, Diabetes, Potassium (dietary supplement), Dietary Supplements, Heart Disease
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A deeper look inside your sunscreen
Multimedia JournalistHere are the names of two chemicals you may want to remember: Oxybenzone and Retinyl Palmitate. WDBJ 7 first reported on them two weeks ago, after a research group said sunscreens containing them may be dangerous to your health. ...Tags: Research
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Hot beach gear: Zinka sun block nosecoats in rainbow of colors
Skin protection is of the utmost importance during summer, whether you're on the beach or by the pool. Although it's a bit cooler at the shore and you may escape the really scorching heat, you can't be too careful. There are plenty of options for...Tags: Ocean City
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Are sunless tanning products safe?
Premium Health News ServiceQ. I like to look tanned, but I'm somewhat fair-skinned and can't be in the sun much. Are self-tanning lotions and sprays a good idea? Are they safe? A. Sunless tanning sprays and lotions can make your skin look tanned without exposing it to the sun's...Tags: Melanin, Dermatology, Dermatologists, Health Treatments, Symptoms
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Tips to staying safe in extreme heat
Indiana temperatures are expected to surpass 100 degrees for the next two days. As a result, state and national weather forecasters are announcing excessive heat warnings throughout Indiana. Conditions of extreme heat are based upon the summertime...
Tags: Fatigue, Symptoms, Heat Stroke, Health, Physical Conditions
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