Skin Cancer

It’s coming to the end of May, which is the end of skin cancer awareness month, and a good reminder of the real harms that can arise from overexposure to the sun. As you may know, 5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year,…

As with most aspects of aging, the best skin care predictor for how your face and skin will hold up is some combination of genetics (congratulations if you and your mom were born with good skin), lifestyle, environment, and proactive measures. You can assume that as an older adult, you’ll…

Earlier this spring we published a post on the rising rates of lethal skin cancers. As we made clear, UV rays from the sun are the primary cause of skin cancer (along with skin aging). And other than avoiding sun exposure altogether, your best bet for lowering your risk of…

Once again, it’s that time of year when we give a special shout-out to the ladies in our lives who are mothers, grandmothers, or who play a vital role in our lives as our supporters and champions. Of course, the best present is often your presence, and as a new…

With spring upon us (mostly), are you heading outside? Spending long days taking in the sun and warmth after a miserable winter? Not to rain on your parade, but once you’re outside, what are you doing to protect your skin from your new spring sun exposure? We know that UV…

It’s usually part of the stereotypical image conjured up to create an ageist trope of an older woman: either with thin, wrinkled hands or often underarms with sagging skin resembling crepe paper, it’s a popular way to depict aging in a negative light. After all, who wants skin that looks…