health syndication 06/24/2014

• What You Know About Adult Acne May Not Be True

  Some of us assume that acne is a teenage skin problem. But this is not true. In fact, acne is common among adults. Between 30 and 50 percent of adults are susceptible to acne. Well this is not the only myth about this skin problem. If you want ...

  tags: adult+acne

• Sunscreen Alone Cannot Prevent Melanoma

  Besides sunscreen, use sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, and hats to protect yourself from harmful UV rays and avoid the sun when it is strongest between 10 am and 4 pm.

• Keeping the aging brain active may keep it sharp

  If you challenge your brains at least three times per week, you can slow down the onset of cognitive decline by over three years compared to those who do less. "Reading, doing crossword puzzles, playing bridge, painting, taking a class at a ...

• Why skin cancer rates continue to increase

  Several factors can increase a person’s risk of melanoma including sun exposure, sunburns, the number of moles on a person’s skin and family history. Experiencing five or more sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 could increase melanoma risk by 80 percent.

  tags: cancer

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