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Sun Protection

If you want to learn how to protect your skin from too much sun exposure, it's a good idea to know about sun-earth relationships as they apply to sun exposure, UV radiation, the ozone hole, UV detection, UV index, the sun’s negative effects on the skin, skin cancer screening, and, last but not least, sun protection.

Videos: Health Effects of Sunlight

The following video segments were created through a partnership between EPA and The Weather Channel. They aired on The Weather Channel (TWC) cable network as part of TWC's new 'Forecast Earth' series.

Videos courtesy of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Weather Channel.

Heat and Health - broadband
Urban Heat Island Effects and Heat - broadband
Urban Heat Island Effects Mitigation - broadband

Videos on Skin Cancer

Skin Protection Articles

How to Increase the UPF of a T-shirt

Beat the Heat

Sun Avoidance Hours Versus Calendar Date

UV Radiation Detection and Forecasting

Nature's Healer: The Sun

What You Eat Can Protect Your Skin from the Sun
by Barbara Levine, R.D., Ph.D. (ARA Content)
(ARA) - By now you probably think you've heard all of the health reasons there are for eating your vegetables. But recently, researchers from Harvard University have announced that lutein --

2005 Skin Cancer Survey Fact Sheet
by The American Academy of Dermatology
Do teens practice proper sun protection? More than half of teens (52%) say they are not too careful or not at all careful to protect their skin from sun exposure.

Need to Boost Vitamin D Intake Through Diet and Nutritional Supplements Rather Than Ultraviolet Radiation
by The American Academy of Dermatology
Renowned medical experts agreed that increasing exposure to either natural or artificial ultraviolet (UV) light should not be recommended as a supplemental source of vitamin D.

Don't Seek the Sun: 10 Reasons to Get Vitamin D From Your Diet
by The American Academy of Dermatology
Don't Seek the Sun: 10 Reasons to Get Vitamin D From Your Diet The American Academy of Dermatology does not recommend getting vitamin D from sun exposure or indoor tanning. Both sources emit ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Getting vitamin D from your diet and practicing sun protection offer a healthier alternative.

Sunscreen: the Basics

The Myths and Facts of Vitamin D and Sun Exposure

Made in the Shade

Take Care in the Sun

Sun-safe Clothing: FDA Approved as Medical Devices

Making Play In The Sun Safer

Taking Photos While You're Protecting Your Skin

Skin Cancer

'SolarScan' for earlier skin cancer detection

Skin Cancer: Men Over Age 50 and Those with Risk Factors

Tanning Devices May Contribute to Skin Cancer

Melanin: Aging of the Skin and Skin Cancer

Take Care in the Sun

Caffeine may prevent skin cancer

Teens And Tanning: A Dangerous Combination

Tanning

Frequent tanners may be lured by 'feel-good' effects of UV light

Sunless Tanning Agents Provide Continuous Sun

Sunbathing Since the Turn of the Last Century: How Social Norms Influence Behavior

Dermatology Association Calls for Tighter Regulations on Indoor Tanning

Chemistry of Tanning

Tanning Devices May Contribute to Skin Cancer

Teens And Tanning: A Dangerous Combination

Skin, Hair and Nail Care

Keeping The Luster In Your Locks: The Four Most Common Hair Concerns

The Key to Beautiful Locks Starts with the Basics

Turning Back the Hands of Time

The Secrets to Skin-Friendly Shaving

Simple Tips to Stamp Out Athlete's Foot

An Affordable Luxury -- the Modern Steam Bath

Is that what mom told you? Beauty myths and truths revealed

Tips to make your 'real' skin age look younger

Non-Invasive Skin Rejuvenation Treats Aging Skin with Light

Use Caution, Ask Questions Before Attending Botox Party

Playing With Skin Problems Isn't a Game:

The European Day Spa Experience

Many young Americans risk skin cancer from annual sunburns

DEET products superior for fending off mosquito bites

Sun Protection Resources

Sun Safety Advisor
The Weather Channel website offers an interactive sun safety activity. Select your city, skin type, date, time, and age to view your personal guide.

Sun Smart Policy at Happy Valley School
Remember when you weren't allowed to wear a hat and sunglasses at school? At schools in Australia, children are encouraged to do so. This program serves as an excellent model for schools all over the world.

UV Index
The Climate Prediction Center, NOAA, provides information on UV detection and forecasting for the UV index.

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