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Suicide and suicidal thoughts
Suicide can be prevented. Learn suicide warning signs and how to reach out for immediate help and professional treatment.
TMJ disorders
Treatment options for pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement can include pain management, medical therapies and surgery.
Anal fissure
Learn what causes a tear in the anus and how to prevent or treat this often painful condition.
Obstructive sleep apnea
Learn the signs that point to this common and potentially serious sleep disorder. And find out the treatments that can help you sleep better.
Rheumatoid arthritis
This chronic inflammatory disorder can affect more than just your joints. It can also damage your skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.
Self-tanners: Are they safe?
Sunless tanning products, also called self-tanners, can give your skin a tanned look without exposing you to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The active ingredient in most sunless tanners is the color additive dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA reacts with dead cells in the skin's surface layer to temporarily darken your skin. The coloring gradually fades within a few days. Caution: Most self-tanners don't contain sunscreen. If you spend time outdoors, sunscreen is essential.
Piercings: How to prevent complications
Piercings are popular, but the risks are real. Know how to prevent an infection.
Applying sunscreen? Don't be stingy
Most people use sunscreen too sparingly. If you use sunscreen generously and frequently, a bottle of sunscreen shouldn't last long. Generally, a liberal application is 1 ounce (30 milliliters) — the amount in a shot glass — to cover exposed parts of the body. You might need to apply more, depending on your body size. If you have a 4-ounce (118-milliliter) bottle, you'll use about one-fourth of it during one application.
Sunscreen: One dose doesn't do it
You can't put on sunscreen in the morning and expect to be protected for a full day in the sun. To maximize sun protection, apply generous amounts of sunscreen to dry skin 15 minutes before you go outdoors. Reapply sunscreen every two hours — or more often if you're swimming or sweating.
Sunscreen shopping tips
When you're shopping for sunscreen brand matters less than how you use the product. Look for water-resistant, broad-spectrum coverage with an SPF of at least 30. Check the sunscreen's expiration date. Also, find a sunscreen you like. If you don't care for the sunscreen, you're not as likely to use it consistently.
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