13 Ways the Sun Affects Your Body: The Good & The BadThe sun can sometimes get a bad rap for only having negative effects on our health when, in fact, it has several positive effects for our overall health. Carey Bligard, MD, UnityPoint Health, says like many other things, sunshine should be enjoyed in moderation to avoid painful sunburn, heat rash, wrinkles and skin cancer.
Signs you're getting too much sunWho doesn't enjoy a beautiful day in the sun? Whether you're at the beach, enjoying a jog, or with friends and family at a backyard barbecue, sunshine and warm weather tend to make us happy. According to a study published by Harvard Medical School, there are many benefits of the sun including increasing your levels of vitamin D, reversing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and generally elevating your mood. But is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Absolutely.
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9 Clear Signs You’ve Gotten Too Much SunSweating is your body’s way of regulating your temperature and cooling you down. If you’re not sweating after spending time in the sun and your skin feels hot and dry, you may be experiencing heat stroke, a potentially life threatening condition which can cause damage to your organs and brain. Get out of the sun (preferably to a cool indoor space) and call for medical attention immediately. Sponge your skin with cool water and if ice packs are handy, apply them to your skin. These are sunscreen mistakes everyone makes.
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5 Signs You’re Getting Too Much SunSkin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., afflicting more than two million Americans each year. The good news? It is also the easiest to cure, if diagnosed and treated early.Since skin cancer is primarily a lifestyle disease, it can be prevented with awareness, education and a healthy dose of SPF.Target is partnering with The Skin Cancer Foundation for Skin Cancer Awareness Month (May) to spread the word about sun protection and skin cancer prevention. Below, Target pharmacist Seema Siddiqui and The Skin Cancer Foundation share five telltale signs that you may be getting too many rays.
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Heat Stroke - 8 Signs You Are Getting Too Much Sun!
With the summer weather enticing all of us, we can get a little too comfortable sitting in the sunshine and enjoying the heat. However, there is a danger that lurks in the heat as well for which we should all be prepared and aware: heat stroke. This condition is the most severe of heat complications including heat exhaustion and sunburn. Due to the fact that the internal core body temperature is significantly elevated and can lead to central nervous system malfunctions, heat stroke can be potentially lethal. It is essential to be able to recognize its signs and symptoms, as well as to know methods of prevention or treatment, if need be.
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11 Subtle Signs You Might Be Spending Too Much Time In the Sun & Should Limit Your ExposureBeing outside is great. It's nice to soak up fresh air, and the sunshine can be rejuvenating and energizing. However, too much outdoor time can have its negative health effects and if you spend a lot of time outside, you might be exhibiting some subtle signs you're spending too much time in the sun. We all know that too much sun exposure can lead to skin cancer down the line, but there are some more immediate symptoms that can let you know when it's time to start hanging in the shade or indoors a little more frequently.
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