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Eclipse Safety: Here's How To Properly Use Eye Protection, Westchester Expert Says Eclipse Safety: Here's How To Properly Use Eye Protection, Westchester Expert Says
Eclipse Safety: Here's How To Properly Use Eye Protection, Westchester Expert Says As New York residents prepare to gaze up at the sky during the upcoming historic solar eclipse less than a week away, a Westchester County eye expert is giving tips on how to properly view the event while using protection.  Known as the "Great North American Eclipse," the astronomical event will cross the United States on Monday, April 8, and bring a partial eclipse to the Hudson Valley. According to experts, such a spectacle can be dangerous to view without eye protection because the sun continues to emit harmful ultraviolet rays, and gazing directly at it can cause severe damage to th…

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by Ben Crnic
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Summer Sun Safety Summer Sun Safety
Summer Sun Safety Summer is here, and it’s time to head to the beach, gear up for sports, and enjoy the outdoors!  At this time of year, it’s more important than ever to remember to keep these sun safety tips in mind. Care for Your Skin Overexposure to the sun can result in health complications, including skin cancer. Remember these sun safety tips as you and your family spend time outside this summer: Take extra precaution between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun is at its strongest. Apply sunscreen liberally and evenly over all exposed areas of your body. Look for sunscreens that provide an SP…

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Chemical Versus Mineral: How To Find The Best Sunscreen For You Chemical Versus Mineral: How To Find The Best Sunscreen For You
Chemical Versus Mineral: How To Find The Best Sunscreen For You Dear Doctor, My kids are spending a lot more time outside now that the weather is warmer. I’m seeing some moms switching to mineral sunscreen this year. Should I be using it instead of what I’ve relied on for years? Sincerely, “Searching for SPF” Dear Searching: Kudos to you for being on top of sun protection. Shielding kids’ skin from the sun’s damaging rays is essential: Sunburns during childhood can raise the chance of skin cancer later in life. And sunburns are quite common; between 50% and 60% of kids get one each year. Aside from keeping kids inside—and who would deprive kids of t…

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New State Law Bans Children From Using Indoor Tanning Facilities Effective Immediately New State Law Bans Children From Using Indoor Tanning Facilities Effective Immediately
New State Law Bans Children From Using Indoor Tanning Facilities Effective Immediately Teenagers looking to get tan in New York are going to have to do it the old-fashioned way and lay out in the sun. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday that he has signed legislation that will prohibit children under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning facilities, effective immediately. "It is indisputable that tanning devices and UV exposure place users at the highest risk for skin cancer, made worse for those who begin tanning indoors at a young age,” Sen. Phil Booth said in a statement. “With so much misleading and ill-informed information regarding indoor tanning, we…

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by Zak Failla