Healthy Lifestyle Archives - The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.skincancer.org/blog/category/healthy-lifestyle/ Education, prevention, early detection, and treatment of skin cancer Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:48:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.skincancer.org/wp-content/uploads/SCF-LOGO-273x240.png Healthy Lifestyle Archives - The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.skincancer.org/blog/category/healthy-lifestyle/ 32 32 Ask The Expert: How to Apply Sunscreen https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-how-to-apply-sunscreen/ Fri, 30 May 2025 18:52:42 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9138 Sunscreen is part of a complete sun protection strategy to safeguard your skin from damage caused by UV radiation. But how much sunscreen do you need and how often should you apply? Our expert provides some helpful guidance.

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]]> A Sun Smart Resolution: Three Ways to Lower Your Skin Cancer Risk in 2025 https://www.skincancer.org/blog/a-sun-smart-resolution/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/a-sun-smart-resolution/#respond Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:34:04 +0000 http://blog.skincancer.org/?p=242 Have you decided on a New Year’s Resolution yet? It’s not too late! Resolving to take better care of your skin is a great place to start improving your health: after all, it is the body’s largest organ.

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]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/a-sun-smart-resolution/feed/ 0 Get in the Swing of It: Golfers on Sun Protection https://www.skincancer.org/blog/get-in-the-swing-of-it-golfers-on-sun-protection/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:24:53 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8385 When it comes to skin cancer prevention, consistency is key. And if you have an outdoor hobby, like golf, not using your sunscreen every time you hit the course is a real handicap. Here, our experts drive home advice from their golfing patients that is sure to inspire others.

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]]> Ask the Expert: Can a Tattoo Increase Skin Cancer Risk? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-can-a-tattoo-increase-skin-cancer-risk/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:48:48 +0000 https://blog.skincancer.org/?p=1575 People who have had skin cancer are always at higher risk of developing future skin cancers, but tattoos do not increase that risk. However, it’s never a good idea to have a tattoo placed too close to (or over) a mole.

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]]> Sunscreen Safety – The Facts https://www.skincancer.org/blog/sunscreen-safety/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/sunscreen-safety/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:11:59 +0000 https://blog.skincancer.org/?p=794 Misinformation about sunscreen safety has been circulating on social media for years. The most recent claim, that wearing sunscreen is harmful and may even cause skin cancer, is not only false but dangerous. We asked a top expert, Elizabeth Buzney, MD, outpatient clinical director of the Department of Dermatology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and assistant professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School, to weigh in on this concerning trend. She also serves on The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Photobiology Committee. 

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]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/sunscreen-safety/feed/ 1 Never Too Early, Never Too Late https://www.skincancer.org/blog/never-too-early-never-too-late/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/never-too-early-never-too-late/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:34:39 +0000 https://blog.skincancer.org/?p=752 During Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we join the medical community, the skincare industry and the media to educate people about the prevention, early detection and treatment of skin cancer.

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]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/never-too-early-never-too-late/feed/ 1 Find Your Sun Protection Style! https://www.skincancer.org/blog/find-your-sun-protection-style/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:41:38 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8137 Sunscreen is always a major part of the sun protection equation, but there are many other clothing and accessory options you can mix and match to create the best possible coverage. Here’s our guide to find what’s best for you.

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]]> Skin Type Quiz: Are You at Risk for Skin Cancer? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/are-you-at-risk-for-skin-cancer/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/are-you-at-risk-for-skin-cancer/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:24:50 +0000 https://blog.skincancer.org/?p=624 Certain types of skin are at greater risk for developing sun damage and skin cancer. Do you know your skin type?

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]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/are-you-at-risk-for-skin-cancer/feed/ 1 Social Media and Skin Cancer: The Benefits, the Drawbacks for Patients Seeking Support https://www.skincancer.org/blog/social-media-and-skin-cancer-the-benefits-the-drawbacks-for-patients-seeking-support/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/social-media-and-skin-cancer-the-benefits-the-drawbacks-for-patients-seeking-support/#comments Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:19:07 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=4963 Have you ever shared details of your medical diagnosis on social media? If so, you are in good company. We […]

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]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/social-media-and-skin-cancer-the-benefits-the-drawbacks-for-patients-seeking-support/feed/ 1 Indoor Tanning 101: Do You Know the Risks? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/indoor-tanning-101-do-you-know-the-risks/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/indoor-tanning-101-do-you-know-the-risks/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:26:00 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=5616 Tanning beds have no place in a healthy skin routine. Make sure you have the facts about this harmful habit.

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