Should You Wear Sunscreen Every Day?

Mia Barnes 07/17/2023

Sun hat on beach with sunscreen and sunglasses

Your daily routine is already busy, so adding another step might be the last thing on your mind. However, applying sunscreen daily could be the best thing you do for yourself this year. Here are a few reasons why you should wear sunscreen every day. 1. You’ll Reduce Your Skin Cancer Risk Sunscreen uses helpful ingredients to form a skintight shield around your body. Whether swimming, walking the dog or crossing a parking lot, the product on your exposed skin prevents ultraviolet (UV) rays from seeping in. UV rays cause biological damage when they reach your skin cells. They penetrate the epidermis and dermis to break cells apart, which can trigger cancerous growth. Wear sunscreen daily to reduce your skin cancer risk, especially if it’s…

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Mia Barnes

Mammograms and Breast Health

The mammogram. A dreaded rite of passage for most women as we walk, heads held high, into our 40’s. Although they may not be the annual experience that we look forward to, they can and do save our lives and prevent progressed complications. For most women, mammograms are a vital diagnostic tool to help ensure breast health. What is a Mammogram? A mammogram is a low-dose x-ray exam of the breasts and surrounding tissue. Mammography allows your doctor to see a more in-depth picture of your breast tissue than would be possible with a traditional breast exam. Mammograms are important, whether you may have healthy breasts or experience symptoms. For example, such symptoms may include a lump, nipple discharge, or pain. Breast changes can happen…

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Institute Editorial Team 10/04/2021

The Secret to Keeping It Together: Why and How to Develop a Morning Routine

We realize that not everyone on the planet is a lover of mornings. Whether you have to set an alarm each day and drag yourself out of bed, jump up at the break of dawn, or prefer staying up at night and sleeping through the mornings, everyone has their own routine. Or do they? Many people struggle with mornings to varying degrees; some wake each morning and handle it pretty well. But regardless of which type of person you are, a morning routine is important, whether that routine begins at 5 a.m. or 10 a.m. The Benefits of a Daily Morning Routine Your morning routine is the order in which you do the same basic tasks each morning. A routine might seem to give some…

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Institute Editorial Team 09/05/2022

How to Give Your Immune System a Boost Through Healthy Eating

With parties, barbecues, and playdates, it can be difficult to avoid the germs escaping coughs and sneezes from your peers, colleagues or family members. However, there are several ways you can build up your immune system to combat sickness and sniffles. One method is to incorporate healthy eating habits into your routine. The Importance of Nutrition for the Immune System Your immune system works hard to protect your body from harmful viruses, bacteria and parasites. It uses innate immunity as the first line of defense, including barriers like skin, mucus, stomach acid and enzymes. However, if a microbe slips through, your body will use its adaptive immunity to target the substance and zap it out of your system. The adaptive immune system will then remember…

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Mia Barnes 06/05/2023

Do you have a wellness routine? Woman meditating, doing yoga

What Is a Wellness Routine? Plus, Tips on How to Start Your Own

Do you have a wellness routine? You might, even if you don’t formally label it one. However, chances are you could make it better with just a touch of attention and TLC. The good news is that you don’t have to make drastic changes to your existing routine. Paying mindful attention to what you currently do and formalizing the process provides a psychological boost while ensuring you cover all the bases. Are you ready to improve your self-care practices? Here’s what you need to know about starting your wellness routine. Why Do You Need a Wellness Routine? What Does It Involve? The World Health Organization defines self-care as those activities that promote positive health and help you manage any existing diseases. It includes everything from…

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Mia Barnes 05/01/2023

Staring at Screens? Here Are 6 Ways to Protect and Improve Your Eye Health

Does your job require you to stare at a screen for hours? Dry, red and itchy eyes are vision problems that women who work on computers all day long often experience. Doctors call this computer vision syndrome (CVS) — or digital eye strain. While it’s not a serious health concern, you should take care of your eyes if you’re stuck in a staring contest with your computer. Here are some tips. 1. Follow the 20/20/20 Rule A recent study reported patients who followed the 20/20/20 rule improved their dry eye conditions. After 20 minutes of screen time, give your eyes a break and look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Why 20 feet and 20 seconds? When your eyes are focused on a…

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Mia Barnes 07/03/2023

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