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Summer Sun Safety

by Hillary Ayers
June 13, 2023

The sun is shining and the heat is here...it's summertime in Florida! Whether you're a native Floridian or just visiting, it's always important to remember to practice sun safety here in the "Sunshine State." What are the best ways to protect ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, SPF, Summer, Summer Heat, Sun Protection, Sun Safety, Sunscreen, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Living and Working Safely In The Florida Sun!

by Michael Sipos
July 21, 2021

This piece was written by Dr. Lindsey Warner and I stumbled upon the article while checking out the UF Lakewatch Program's awesome newsletter! The sun safety info included was one of the most comprehensive and easy to read summaries I've read ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Atlantic Ocean, Beach, Boating, Cancer, Carcinoma, Diving, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Gulf Of Mexico, Heat, Heat Stroke, Keys, Lobster Season, Melanoma, Mini Season, Ocean, Safety, Scallop, Scallop Season, Scalloping, Skin Cancer, SPF, Squamous, Summer Vacation, Sun, Sunny, Sunscreen, UPF, UV, Water, Weather

July is UV Safety Month

by Samantha Kennedy
July 24, 2020

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences An abundance of sunshine is one of the many reasons why so many people love Florida. In fact, it is why we are known as “The Sunshine State.” However, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Families & Consumers, Family Ad Consumer Sciences, Personal Safety, Sun Protection, Sun Safety, Sunscreen, Uv Safety

Sunscreen and Coral Reefs

by Ana Zangroniz
July 13, 2020

15 of my formative years were spent as a swimming pool lifeguard, not only responsible for the safety of the patrons but also in charge of maintaining the pools’ water quality. Day after day, I observed parents slathering up their children ... READ MORE

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Tags: Coral, Coral Reefs, Florida Sea Grant, Sunscreen, UFIFASExtension

Stay Safe in the Sun

by Kristie Popa
May 26, 2020

Summer is almost here and the warmer weather is calling us outside! Being outside has a tremendous amount of benefits including the opportunity for Vitamin D and exercise, but it also brings a chance for sun damage in as little as 15 minutes ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Sun Damage, Sunburns, Sunscreen, UV Protective Fabrics

Sunscreen Made Simple

by Samantha Kennedy
June 28, 2019

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences The sun is already scorching here in Wakulla County and it is not even officially summer yet. It is a constant and relentless companion when we are outside, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Health And Wellness, Sun Protection, Sun Safety, Sunburn, Sunscreen, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension, Wellness

Protect Your Skin

by wilchcombe
October 11, 2017

By Mia Wilchcombe, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Most people want to have beautiful, radiant, and wrinkle-free skin but do not understand the damage that occur regularly due to external factors. Sunlight, pollution, hygiene practices, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Skin, Sunscreen, Wilchcombe

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