{"id":603,"date":"2013-05-15T13:58:47","date_gmt":"2013-05-15T13:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartlipo.com\/oldblog\/?p=603"},"modified":"2013-05-15T19:34:18","modified_gmt":"2013-05-15T19:34:18","slug":"summer-sun-tips-on-how-to-enjoy-the-sun-safely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartlipo.com\/blog\/summer-sun-tips-on-how-to-enjoy-the-sun-safely\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Sun! Tips On How to Enjoy The Sun Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With summer fast approaching, absolutely everyone is eager to get outside and enjoy the sun that we haven\u2019t seen for far too long.\u00a0 Adults and children alike flood outdoors at the first hint of sunshine peeking from behind the clouds, and unfortunately, very little consideration is given to sun safety.\u00a0 You are probably already aware of the dangers associated with spending too much time in the sun, such as sunburn and an increased risk of skin cancer.\u00a0 However, what you may not know is that the number of cases of malignant melanoma is on the rise.<\/p>\n<p>Malignant melanoma is an extremely dangerous type of skin cancer, and the number of cases, particularly among young adults and teenagers, has been rising considerably in recent years.\u00a0 It is often not detected until it has reached an advanced stage, because of the general misconception that cancer does not occur during the teenage years.\u00a0 Late detection means that treatment is more difficult, and less likely to remove the growth completely.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartlipo.com\/oldblog\/summer-sun-tips-on-how-to-enjoy-the-sun-safely\/bigstock-mother-and-daughter-under-beac-38803309\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-608\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-608 aligncenter\" alt=\"Sun Fun! Stay Safe! \" src=\"http:\/\/www.smartlipo.com\/oldblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/bigstock-Mother-And-Daughter-Under-Beac-38803309.jpg\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smartlipo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/bigstock-Mother-And-Daughter-Under-Beac-38803309.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.smartlipo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/bigstock-Mother-And-Daughter-Under-Beac-38803309-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smartlipo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/bigstock-Mother-And-Daughter-Under-Beac-38803309-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, following some basic tips can dramatically reduce your risk of developing both melanoma and other types of skin cancer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Sunscreen<\/b> is one of the essential items you need if you are going to be spending any time outside this summer.\u00a0 You might think that it is a chore to put sunscreen on any exposed areas of skin, including the face and neck, but it is important in order to prevent sunburn.<\/li>\n<li><b>Avoid Sunburns, <\/b>This is one of the major risk factors for developing skin cancer, so you should take steps to avoid burning.\u00a0 A deep tan is also just as damaging to the skin.\u00a0 People who have a naturally pale complexion will be most at risk of burning, but even those with darker skin should take care.<\/li>\n<li><b>Seek Shade<\/b> whenever you can.\u00a0 If you are out of the direct sunlight, then you are exposed to fewer of the sun\u2019s harmful UV rays.\u00a0 Covering up with a hat, sunglasses and a T-shirt is also highly recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is absolutely no reason why you cannot enjoy the sun this summer, but do remember to take these simple precautions to maintain your health and beautiful skin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With summer fast approaching, absolutely everyone is eager to get outside and enjoy the sun that we haven\u2019t seen for far too long.\u00a0 Adults and children alike flood outdoors at the first hint of sunshine peeking from behind the clouds, and unfortunately, very little consideration is given to sun safety.\u00a0 You are probably already aware [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[72,314],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Summer Sun! 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