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A Black woman at the beach applying sunscreen to her left shoulder. (Photo: BonninStudio/Stocksy)

Sunscreen Facts

The sun is a welcome sight after a long winter. But exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays is the No. 1 cause of skin cancer. The best way to protect yourself is with sunscreen.
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African American man with his arm in a cast carrying a backpack. (Photo: Raw Pixels/Pexels)

Bad Break

Keep Your Bones Strong at Every Age Falling may be painful, especially if the landing is less than graceful. Even a few steps out the front door can carry with them the risk of falling.   “Don’t wait until you fall to start thinking about bone strength,” said Dr. Philip
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Woman in a brown winter jacket standing at the cornery of a snow-covered road. (Photo: Joseph Pearson/Unsplash)

Winter Skin Blahs

How to Repair Your Dry Winter Skin Every year it amazes my how quickly my skin goes from fine to super dry winter skin. I am dry, cracked and in pain. If I bump my hand on something, I am sure to be bleeding. I asked skincare experts from estheticians to dermatologists for their
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