To keep wood from aging prematurely, it's important to protect it effectively against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. At the same time, people want to retain the look and feel of natural wooden surfaces, ...

That sunscreen you’ve been slathering on might be doing more than just protecting you from UV rays. Many commercial products contain questionable ingredients that can disrupt hormones, trigger ...

Lauren Silva, a freelance writer in New York City, believes in feeling good in your body and making that experience accessible to everyone across generations. The proof is in her ever-piling browser ...

Do you instinctively reach for an umbrella every time you step out into the sun? Or generously layer on SPF and sun-protection creams before heading outdoors? You’re not alone. Most of us are well ...

Your skin is getting bombarded by ultraviolet radiation every time you step outside, and while you’re busy slathering on chemical sunscreens, nature has been quietly developing its own sun protection ...

To minimize the risk of sun damage, people can wear sunscreen, cover up exposed skin, and avoid the sun during the hottest time of day. The risks of excessive sun exposure include burns and heatstroke ...

Summer has us planning camping weekends and patio barbecues, but before we shed those layers, we have to be mindful of the season’s risk and reward—the sun. While we’re all for getting outside and ...

As we bask in the anticipation of spring, a familiar cautionary whisper resurfaces – the age-old advice about the perils of too much sun exposure. Should we fear the sun? From its benefits and risks ...