Jul 25, 2012
Republished with the permission of the Bermuda Sun
Germs are everywhere. They are in the air and on just about every surface imaginable — including your own body.
It’s not exactly pleasant to think about, but the truth is most germs won’t harm you.
Your immune system protects you against a multitude of infectious agents. However, some germs are dangerous because they can mutate to breach your immune system’s defenses. Knowing more about how germs work can increase your chances of avoiding infection. (more…)
Jul 25, 2012
Republished with the permission of the Bermuda Sun
Did you know the average scalp contains about 100,000 hairs, and that you lose roughly 100 hairs from your head every day?
Most often, however, new hair grows in its place.
Each strand of hair sits in a tiny hole in the skin called a follicle.
Baldness occurs when the hair follicle shrinks over time, resulting in shorter and finer hair. Eventually, the follicle does not grow a new hair.
Both men and women tend to lose hair as they age. In fact, about one-half of men begin to bald by the time they are 30 years old, and most are either bald or have a balding pattern by age 60. (more…)
Jul 25, 2012
Republished with the permission of the Bermuda Sun
As summer temperatures start rising and long, sunny days return, who can resist spending more time outdoors?
If you’re going to be in the sun, you need to be safe.
A little knowledge will go a long way to protect you and your family from skin cancer, sunburn and wrinkles.
The sun emits ultra-violet (UV) rays which damage our skin. There are two types of UV rays that damage our skin: UVA and UVB.
The sun’s rays are strongest between 10am and 4pm, so if you plan to be outside at this time of day you definitely need to wear sunscreen.
Remember, all skin types can experience sunburn, so everyone should be applying sunscreen or sunblock before heading outdoors. (more…)
