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TRUE OR FALSE: If I put on sunscreen, I can safely veg on this lounge chair all day. FALSE Sorry, sun worshippers, but SPF is only one aspect of complete sun protection. Wang recommends practicing sun avoidance, especially between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. during summer, when the sun is at its strongest. If you are outside, wear protective clothing and hats and seek shade when possible. And to get the full beneﬁts of sunscreen, make sure you slather it on right: Apply 1 ounce (about a shot glass full) every two hours. During a long day at the beach, one person should go through about half of an 8-ounce bottle. Sunscreenings Not sure which sunblock is right for you? Here are some of our recommendations: PHOTO BY BLEND IMAGES/SUPERSTOCK; PRODUCT PHOTOS FROM COMPANIES For Busy Women Clarins UV Plus HP, $16 This formula protects and enhances skin tone, so you can skip the foundation. For Kids Alba Botanica Very Emollient Sunscreen Kids Mineral Protection, $10 Go natural with this paraben-free, waterresistant sunscreen. Minerals provide strong protection for days spent playing in the sun. For Your Kisser Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect, $5 Now with broadspectrum SPF, this pout protector covers all the bases. For Runners Neutrogena Wet Skin Sunscreen, $12 We tested the sweatproof claims during a run on a summer day in Phoenix-it held up its end of the bargain. First, the bad news: With more than 3.5 million cases in 2 million people diagnosed annually (some people receive multiple diagnoses in one year), skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Fortunately, it is also the easiest to cure, if diagnosed and treated early. Jennifer Griffin, American Cancer Society patient resource navigator for Gwinnett Medical Center, reminds us why it's so important to know what's normal for your skin, and to know the ABCDEs of melanoma: Asymmetry. If you draw a line through the mole, the halves don't match. Borders. The edges of the mole are uneven. Color. The mole is different shades of brown, tan or black, or even red or blue. Diameter. The mole is larger than a quarter inch. Evolving. Any change in size, shape or color is a warning sign. online For Recovering Tanoholics Jergens Natural Glow + Protect, $9 All hail the gradual self-tanner. Get a sun-kissed look while protecting your skin. Could It Be Cancer? For Sensitive Skin MDSolarSciences Mineral Lotion, $34 Free of any chemical ingredients or fragrance, this one is gentle enough for even the most finicky skin. Ask the Area's Top Cancer Experts The Cancer Institute at Gwinnett Medical Center offers the area's top oncologists, radiologists and cancer treatment experts. The institute specializes in the treatment of all types of cancer. Visit gwinnettmedical center.org/cancer to learn more. SUM MER 2014 19 http://gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/cancer

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil’s Feature
3 Ways to Give
Summer Numbers
Stress SOS
The Truth About Sunscreen
The Transformers
Get Your Head in the Game
The Journey Continues
On the Cover
The Foot Follies
Friendly Fat
Virtual Health
PrimeTime Health
Back in the Swing
And the Beat Goes On
Out of the White Coat
Transforming Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - Gwinnett Medical Center