As winter comes to an end and spring sets in, the trees are shedding their coats of snow and green buds are blossoming – and the birds are returning in droves. People who love the outdoors are spending increasing amounts of time outside, now that the sun’s rays are stronger and it’s getting warmer. So, […]
Skin Cancer Prevention
Preparing for Your First Visit to a Dermatologist
Seeing a dermatologist regularly is essential in the fight against skin cancer. Skin exposed to the sun is especially susceptible to cancer growth. However, there are areas on your body that aren’t exposed to the sun, and yet skin cancer can appear there, too. A dermatologist will examine your body for signs of sun damage […]
Run a Race; Change a Life
It’s impossible to live without water, and in the United States, we don’t have too. We easily take it for granted, but in many countries around the world, millions of people go without clean drinking water and proper sanitation, which leads to illness and death. In fact, almost 1,000 children under age five die each […]
Why are men at greater risk of developing skin cancer?
Risk taking is deep-rooted in the blueprint of man. From Henry Ford to Warren Buffett, risk takers throughout history have stepped in the face of danger or risked big, to win big. The gender gap when it comes to willingness to live on the edge cannot be denied. According to a 2010 study published in […]
A Guide to Skin Cancer
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and if we could share one message, it is this — skin cancer is more common than you think. Fortunately, skin cancer is treatable if detected early. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US. Each year, doctors diagnose over 3 million Americans with […]
