PROTECT THE SKIN YOU'RE IN!

■Avoid direct exposure to the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
■When the sun’s rays are strongest seek shade.
■Cover up with protective clothing to guard as much skin as possible when you are out in the sun.
■30 minutes before heading outdoors apply a generous amount (palmful) of sunscreen that is at least SPF30 or higher.
■Don’t forget to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours and after swimming, toweling dry, or sweating.
■Wear a hat that shades your face, ears and neck (think wide brim). ■Use those sunglasses and make sure they have 100% UVA and UVB absorption to protect your eyes.
■Sunscreen does not equal UV protection—it’s not magical armor so don’t use it to stay in the sun longer.
■Use sunscreen even on hazy or overcast days and follow the previous steps. Just because it’s cloudy or overcast doesn’t mean the UV rays won’t damage your skin.

Quote of the day: "We can give people all the information and advice in the world about healthy eating and exercise, but if parents can’t buy the food they need to prepare those meals because their only options for groceries are the gas station or the local minimart, then all that is just talk.” -- Michelle Obama.

Good to meet you too, Michael. Thanks!