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The warm, sunny weather as finally arrived! Sun exposure is good for both our physical and mental health. When our skin is exposed to the sun, our bodies absorb vitamin D. Vitamin D helps to boost our mood and helps the body absorb calcium which we need for our bone health. While the sun is good for us, we have to be cautious, too much sun exposure can harm us. Overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can lead to sunburn, skin damage, decreased immune system function, eye damage, and skin cancer. Here are some tips for protecting ourselves from the sun's dangers while enjoying the outdoors. 1. Wear sunscreen everyday. Choose a broad spectrum sunscreen (protects against UVA and UVB rays) with an SPF of at least 30. 2. Reapply sunscreen every two hours and more often when swimming or sweating. 3. Try to stay in the shade during the sun's strongest hours (10am-4p), when shade is not possible, reapply sunscreen frequently. 3. Cover up! Wear a brimmed hat, sunglasses, and UV protective shirts Visit kidshealth.org/en/parents/sun-safety.html#catgirlstuff. for more information on sun safety.
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