Health

Preventing Diabetes: Questions for the doctor

November 1, 2011

Share Content via Healthfinder.gov Diabetes is a disease. When you have diabetes, there is too much sugar (called glucose) in your blood. There is more than one type of diabetes, but type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease. People who are overweight and inactive are more likely to get type 2 [...]

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Help Your Child Stay at a Healthy Weight

September 29, 2011

Share Help your child make healthy choices. Ask the doctor to screen your child for obesity. Your child’s doctor or nurse can tell you if your child is at a healthy weight. If your child is overweight or obese, ask the doctor or nurse to help you find a weight-loss program for your child. Look [...]

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What is Breast Cancer?

September 29, 2011

Share   What is breast cancer? Abnormal cells in the breast can turn into cancer. Breast cancer can spread to other parts of the body. About 1 in 8 women in the United States will get breast cancer. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women. The good news [...]

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The best way to prevent skin cancer is to protect your skin from the sun.

July 24, 2011

Share via healthfinder.gov Stay in the shade as much as possible between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Cover up with long sleeves, a hat, and sunglasses. Why do I need to protect my skin from the sun? Protect your skin from the sun today to help prevent skin [...]

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Take simple steps to prevent skin cancer.

July 23, 2011

Share via healthfinder.gov Stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The sun’s rays are the strongest from mid-morning to late afternoon. Try to stay out of the sun during these hours. Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Use sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection. To get the most protection: Wear [...]

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What causes skin cancer?

July 20, 2011

Share via healthfinder.gov Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. UV radiation can also come from tanning booths or sunlamps. Anyone can get skin cancer. The risk is highest for people with: White or light-colored skin with freckles Blond or red hair Blue or green eyes You are at [...]

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Follow these 8 steps for sun safety.

July 17, 2011

Share via healthfinder.gov Action steps for sun safety While some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much can be dangerous. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can result in a painful sunburn. It can also lead to more serious health problems, including skin cancer, premature aging of the skin, cataracts and other [...]

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Swim Safely: Quick tips

July 16, 2011

Share via healthfinder.gov Swimming is a great way for the whole family to get active and spend time outside. Follow these tips to stay safe in and near the water. Protect yourself and others from germs in the water. Try not to get water in your mouth. Make sure everyone is clean before swimming. Shower [...]

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Share these sun safety tips with your daughter.

July 13, 2011

Share via healthfinder.gov How to protect yourself from the sun Staying safe from the sun and UV radiation is easy if you follow the steps below every day! Avoid sunburns. Five or more sunburns double your risk of developing skin cancer. Avoid sun tanning and tanning beds. UV light from tanning beds and the sun [...]

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Protect Your Skin – Look for changes.

July 10, 2011

Share via healthfinder.gov Learn where your birthmarks, spots, and moles are and what they usually look and feel like. Use this chart to keep track of your self-exams [PDF - 846 KB]. Check the growths on your skin for changes in size, shape, color, or feel. Check for anything new – a sore that doesn’t [...]

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