Health Tip: Risk Factors for Skin Cancer
People who have fair skin -- or who are otherwise more susceptible to sunburn -- are at increased risk for skin cancer.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these other common risk factors for skin cancer:
- Having a lot of freckles or moles.
- Having blue, gray or green eyes.
- Having blond or red hair.
- Having had many severe sunburns early in life.
- Having a family history of skin cancer.
- Being out in the sun frequently for long periods.
- Consistent exposure to the sun without use of sunscreen.
Arthritis is a rheumatic disease that affects the body's joints and connective tissues. Exercise is a relatively easy way to help control its symptoms.
The University of Virginia Health System lists the benefits of exercise for people with rheumatic disease:
- Keeps joints from feeling and acting stiff.
- Strengthens muscles surrounding the joints.
- Improves joint flexibility and alignment.
- Reduces joint pain and swelling.
- Strengthens bone and cartilage tissue.
- Makes you more physically fit overall.
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