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What the UV Index on your Phone Means

You wake up in the morning, grab your phone and check the weather. It is a sunny day in winter, and as you scroll down for details, you see something called "UV Index," which--lucky you--is 0 today...
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Set Yourself Up for Success in 2020!

As we start a new year, maybe you’ve thought about resolutions. Are any of them different than they were last year, or five years ago? Even ten years ago? What does that say about the strength of r...
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Family Activities to Keep Everyone Sane Over the Holidays

The holidays are meant to be fun, happy and relaxing, but with the kids home from school and college, plus out-of-town friends or family over, it can end up being stressful to manage and to keep ev...
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Reap Your Very Own Fall Harvest

September 23 marked the official final day of summer, bringing an end to days by the pool and warm evenings. The good news is that fall brings us back to school, changing leaves and pumpkin patche...
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A Pre-Fireworks Picnic

It’s almost the Fourth of July and whether you plan to view the fireworks from your city’s designated viewing spot, a nice empty park or field, or the comfort of your own backyard, a picnic dinner ...
A Survivors Story I
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A Survivors Story I

Sun care was not always as well known or practiced as it is today.  Back in the 1940's and 1950's, sun care was the last thing on the mind of most people spending their days in the sun.  My grandmo...
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Guest Post by Dr. Jeanette Black, MD Wearing a sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or higher every day is the best way to protect yourself from skin cancer. Many know to wear sunscreen while they are direct...
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Sun Protection Tips - Part 2

Here is Part 2 of our Sun Protection Tips round-up for Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Remember that the simple use of BRUSH ON BLOCK® on your face, neck, arms and hands helps prevent skin cancers, an...
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Does Mineral Powder Sunscreen REALLY Work?

As the Account & Operations Manager of BRUSH ON BLOCK®, I hear this question fairly regularly, and I am extremely confident saying, "Yes. Mineral Powder Sunscreen definitely works!" I have been...