{"id":1423,"date":"2019-06-17T14:56:22","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T20:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imaginehealthcentres.ca\/?p=1423"},"modified":"2019-06-27T14:35:55","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T20:35:55","slug":"sun-safety-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imaginehealthcentres.ca\/sun-safety-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun Safety Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Now that the snow is gone (at least for the time being), getting outdoors and basking in
\nthe sun feels like just what the doctor ordered. But, it\u2019s important to remember that too
\nmuch sun exposure can lead to sun damage, even if you think you\u2019re protected. Harmful
\nultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can damage skin cells, appearing in the form of a
\ntan or sunburn, and resulting in not only wrinkles and dark spots, but also an increased
\nrisk of skin cancer.<\/p>\n

Ensure you keep yourself protected from the sun and don\u2019t fall victim to believing any of
\nthese sun safety myths:<\/p>\n

Sunscreen will protect me from sun damage<\/h4>\n

Many people think that slathering on a nice layer of sunscreen will allow them to stay
\nout in the sun longer without risking damage. While sunscreen is effective, it\u2019s not a
\nprotective shield, and should be used as your last line of defense.<\/p>\n

Tanning isn\u2019t that dangerous<\/h4>\n

Tanning puts you at risk of skin cancer \u2013 that golden-brown glow everyone lusts after is
\nevidence that you\u2019ve had more sun exposure than your body needs, which puts you at
\nrisk. Tanning is a slower form of damage to your skin \u2013 it\u2019s a low-level burn and an obvious sign of skin trauma.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve never had a sunburn, so I\u2019m not at risk<\/h4>\n

Fair skin or not, any sun exposure predisposes you to skin cancer. That goes for any
\nsun exposure during your childhood, tan included. If you\u2019ve ever had a blistering
\nsunburn at any point in the past, your risk for skin cancer is even higher.<\/p>\n

I need sun for vitamin D and bone health<\/h4>\n

In order to get an adequate amount of vitamin D for your bones, you need just a few
\nminutes of sun exposure a day on a small section of your forearm. In most cases,
\nvitamin D deficiency is not related to sun exposure. If vitamin D deficiency is a concern
\nof yours, you should speak to your doctor about supplements.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t need sun protection when it\u2019s not summer<\/h4>\n

Although the highest UV radiation in Canada occurs between April and October,
\nprolonged sun exposure on a bright winter day could potentially cause damage. Believe
\nit or not, it\u2019s also possible to get a sunburn on a cloudy day, so make sure you plan
\nahead and protect yourself year-round.<\/p>\n

How do I protect myself?<\/h4>\n

Avoid the sun at peak times (between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM) if you can help it and
\navoid prolonged sun exposure. Wear protective clothing that covers your arms and legs.
\nWear sunglasses and\/or a wide-brimmed hat and stay in the shade as much as possible
\nduring outdoor activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Now that the snow is gone (at least for the time being), getting outdoors and basking in the sun feels like just what the doctor ordered. But, it\u2019s important to remember that too much sun exposure can lead to sun damage, even if you think you\u2019re protected. Harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1424,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[59,58,60,61,62],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/imaginehealthcentres.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1423"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/imaginehealthcentres.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/imaginehealthcentres.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imaginehealthcentres.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imaginehealthcentres.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1423"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/imaginehealthcentres.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1423\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1425,"href":"https:\/\/imaginehealthcentres.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1423\/revisions\/1425"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imaginehealthcentres.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1424"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/imaginehealthcentres.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imaginehealthcentres.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imaginehealthcentres.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}