Skin cancer checks and sunscreen: Why these (still) matter very much for good health
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Summer is a popular time to hit the beach. Follow-up skin checks and smart sunscreen use are still extremely important to protect your body from harmful cancerous sun rays.
Nearly one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, and more than two people die from the disease every hour in the United States, according to Skin Cancer Foundation. "My rule of thumb is, ‘When in doubt, check it out.’" "Heavy, thick sunscreens are less desirable than lighter-to-the-touch sunscreens." Seek shade especially between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun is at its strongest. Amy McGorry is a contributing health writer for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter @amymcgorry.
Developing more than five sunburns can significantly increase your risk of being diagnosed with melanoma.
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