Sunburn - Better Health Channel.
Sunburn is the skin's reaction to ultraviolet radiation (UV) in sunlight. Skin damage may be mild or severe, but blistered burns need medical attention. Long-term effects of repeated sunburn include premature wrinkling and increased risk of skin ... [... more]
Better Health |
Aloe vera: The French Alternative
What do you do when you've forgotten the mosquito repellant? Or maybe you're suffering from sunburn and need a solution to calm your skin? Help is at hand, says Jackie French, if you grow Aloe vera. Aloe vera is a succulent which has many ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Treating sunburn
Too much sun has been shown to cause skin damage and skin cancers. Yet many people, young people especially, still spend a lot of time in the sun. It is important to understand what you can do to protect your children from skin damage due to the sun. [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Eye injuries - flash burns
Flash burns are like sunburn in the eye and are also called welder's flash or arc eye. A flash burn occurs when you are exposed to bright ultraviolet (UV) light. Sources of UV light include a welding torch, direct sunlight, reflection of the sun ... [... more]
Better Health |
Sun protection in the snow
Winter activities such as snow skiing pose a risk of sunburn because ultraviolet (UV) radiation is more severe in alpine regions than at sea level and is reflected by snow. Wear a balaclava or beanie and use sunglasses and broad spectrum SPF 30+ ... [... more]
Better Health |
Canoeing and kayaking - preventing injury
Canoeing and kayaking injuries may include strains, sprains, impact injuries, sunburn, heat stress, dehydration, hypothermia or drowning. Preparation and the right equipment, including helmets and a life jacket, can minimise the risks. Canoeing ... [... more]
Better Health |
Skin cancer - children
Skin cancer is a direct result of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. It is extremely important to protect your child's skin from sunburn and sun exposure. This will reduce their risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Skin ... [... more]
Better Health |
Water polo - preventing injury
Water polo is a low risk sport. Participants need to be fit, strong swimmers. Common injuries include sprains, strains and weather-related conditions such as sunburn or hypothermia. Water polo is a demanding game that requires players to tread ... [... more]
Better Health |
Tree Ferns
Pruning tip: restrict pruning to cutting off the old dead fronds beneath the crown. In exposed situations the dead fronds may protect the trunk from sunburn and aid humidity. Do not discard the fronds but crunch them up for mulch. Watering tip: ... [... more]
Gardening Talk |
