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3 diet changes women over 50 should make right now
Your body changes as you age, so your diet needs to change, too. These tips from a Mayo Clinic wellness dietitian can help ensure you're getting the nutrients you need.
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.
Best sunscreen: Understand sunscreen options
Confused about the best sunscreen? Here's some help sorting through the options.
Boost your calcium levels without dairy? Yes you can!
Which foods pack a healthy dose of calcium? There're plenty of options, even if you don't do dairy.
Does sunscreen expire?
Wondering whether sunscreen expires? Get the facts about how long sunscreen lasts.
Don't believe shaving myths
Contrary to popular belief, shaving hair doesn't make it grow back thicker. And shaving doesn't affect how dark your hair is or how fast it grows. Shaving facial or body hair gives the hair a blunt tip that can feel coarse as the hair grows out. During this phase, the hair might appear darker or thicker, but it's not.
How plant-based food helps fight cancer
Got salad? A Mayo expert weighs in on the benefits of plant-based eating for cancer prevention.
Hydrated skin: Does drinking water help?
Understand the role water plays in keeping skin healthy.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Shining the light on SPF in sunscreen
Find out what SPF means and what SPF to look for in your sunscreen.
Mayo Clinic Minute: The many benefits of petroleum jelly
Try these simple tips for healing dry skin with petroleum jelly.
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