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Sunny Weather: Exercising Outside

5/8/2014

 
Everyone can benefit from regular exercise. 
Kids who are active will:

  • have stronger muscles and bones
  • be less likely to become overweight
  • decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
  • possibly lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels
  • have a better outlook on life

Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are physically fit sleep better and are better able to handle physical and emotional challenges — from running to catch a bus to studying for a test.
Source: Kidshealth.org

Always remember sun safety while enjoying playing outside!

Follow these simple rules to protect your family from sunburns now and from skin cancer later in life:


Keep babies younger than 6 months out of direct sunlight. Find shade under a tree, umbrella, or the stroller canopy.

When possible, dress yourself and your kids in cool, comfortable clothing that covers the body, like lightweight cotton pants, long-sleeved shirts, and hats.  

Select clothes made with a tight weave - they protect better than clothes with a looser weave. If you’re not sure how tight a fabric’s weave is, hold it up to see how much light shines through. The less light, the better

Wear a hat or cap with a brim that faces forward to shield the face.

Limit your sun exposure between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, when UV rays are strongest.

Wear sunglasses with at least 99% UV protection (look for child-sized sunglasses with UV protection for your child).

Use sunscreen. Set a good example. You can be the best teacher by practicing sun protection yourself. Teach all members of your family how to protect their skin and eyes.  
Sunscreen can help protect the skin from sunburn and some skin cancers, but only if used correctly. Keep in mind that sunscreen should be used for sun protection, not as a reason to stay in the sun longer.

How to Pick Sunscreen:
  • Use a sunscreen that says “broad-spectrum” on the label - that means it will screen out both UVB and UVA rays.
  • Use a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15. The higher the SPF, the more UVB protection the sunscreen has.
  • For sensitive areas of the body, such as the nose, cheeks, tops of the ears, and the shoulders, choose a sunscreen or sunblock with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

Source: Healthychildren.org

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