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What to look for when choosing sunscreen
Read full article: What to look for when choosing sunscreenExperts suggest wearing sunscreen all day long when spending time outdoors, especially in the summer -- but with so many brands and types of sunscreen to choose from, picking the right one can be overwhelming.
Survey finds many adults lack basic sun safety knowledge
Read full article: Survey finds many adults lack basic sun safety knowledgeWith summertime inching closer and closer, it’s safe to assume that you’ll be spending some time outdoors soon. But do you know how to protect your skin from all that fun in the sun?
Sunscreen could cause vitamin D deficiency
Read full article: Sunscreen could cause vitamin D deficiencyThat might make you wonder: Does wearing sunscreen interfere with vitamin D levels and potentially cause vitamin D deficiency? Vitamin D deficiency versus skin cancer riskVitamin D is synthesized in skin when it's exposed to UVB wavelengths from the sun. As far as getting enough vitamin D, Lim recommends taking a daily multivitamin, which typically contains an amount of vitamin D that would provide adequate blood levels of the vitamin. Vitamin D supplements can also help, and are very effective for those who have low vitamin D levels, Farris added. In addition to vitamin D supplements, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends getting vitamin D from a healthy diet that includes foods naturally rich in vitamin D, such as salmon, tuna, sardines, cod liver oil, and egg yolks, or foods and beverages fortified with vitamin D, such as cereals, yogurt, milk and orange juice.