Sunburn explained
Sunburn is the skin's reaction to the ultraviolet radiation (UV) in sunlight. Most people will get sunburnt at least once in their lives, and about 5.6 million Australians get sunburnt each year. Sunburn is the skin's reaction to the ultraviolet ... [... 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 |
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 |
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 |
Canoeing and kayaking - preventing injury
Canoeing and kayaking activities include paddling along rivers or on lakes, battling white water rapids or sea surf, sprint racing or competing in marathons. Injuries may include strains, sprains, impact injuries, sunburn, heat stress, ... [... 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 |
Eye injuries - flash burns
Flash burns are like sunburn in the eye and can affect both your eyes. A flash burn occurs when you are exposed to bright ultraviolet (UV) light. A flash burn is a painful inflammation of the cornea, which is the clear tissue that covers the ... [... more]
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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 |
Sunsmart: save your baby's skin
Babies have delicate skin which can be easily damaged by ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun. UVR can cause painful sunburn and lead to freckles, wrinkles and an increased risk of skin cancer. Deliberately exposing your baby to the sun does ... [... more]
NineMSN 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 |
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