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GET SUNSCREEN SAVVY BY NANCY S. FONG Zone Intern
With summer right around the corner, it’s a good time to remind everyone about the importance of using sunscreen. The sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause damage to your skin within a mere 15 minutes of being exposed, even on cloudy or cool days! Keep in mind that the sun’s UV rays are strongest between 10am-4pm, so sunscreen use is most important during this time!
The Sun and Vitamin D For most people, short daily periods of 5-30 minutes of exposure to the sun at least twice a week without sunscreen usually leads to adequate Vitamin D synthesis. Vitamin D can also be supplied through a healthy Some of the diet of fish, milk, dairy, liver, eggs or vitamin D supplements. For example, eating 3-oz of cooked salmon would give you 112% earliest sunscreens of your Daily Value. However, prolonged sun exposure gives included ingredients NO extra production of needed vitamin D! Instead, the sun such as rice bran oil, exposes the skin to the harmful effects of radiation that have been linked to the development of skin cancers iron, clay and tar. and photodamage, skin damage from the sun leading to wrinkles, roughness, and pigmentation.
5 Reasons Why Wearing Sunscreen Is Important 1. Clouds do not block UV rays, only filtering them. 2. Sunscreen has been proven to decrease and prevent the development of skin cancer. 3. Sunscreen helps to prevent skin discolorations or facial dark spots. 4. Sunscreen aids in reducing the appearance of facial red veins and blotchiness. 5. Sunscreen slows down the development of wrinkles and premature aging skin.
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Corals produce a natural sunscreen, which is being studied for human use!
Even elephants and hippos can get sunburned! They use sand or mud as a natural sunscreen!
Sunscreen Tips
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Try to put on sunscreen before you go outdoors. And remember to reapply every 2 hours, even more frequently if you are in water. Always use a sunscreen with sun protection factor (SPF) 15 or higher. Remember: The higher the SPF number, the higher the protection! Spread a thicker layer of sunscreen on the most exposed body parts: face, arms, legs, and neck. Don’t forget your lips! Protect your lips with sunscreen lip balm. Think about using cosmetics and face moisturizers that already contain sunscreen of at least SPF15! Check the expiration date! Expired sunscreen will provide no sun protection, and may cause skin irritation.
REFERENCES: www.bcbsil.com www.huffingtonpost.com www.skincancer.org www.aad.org www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov www.ods.od.nih.gov www.cdc.gov www.sealevel.jpl.nasa.gov
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Just Add Water
BY MEGHA LAMBAH Zone Intern
Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get outside and be active! However, when you combine the heat from the sun with the numerous summer outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, running, and biking, it can be easy to experience a loss in body fluids. This is why it is so important to keep hydrated during the summer, and the best way to do this is by drinking water! Remember to drink at least 64 ounces of water per day. Every cell in our body needs water to properly function and if you are dehydrated it can make you feel tired, sluggish, and drained. We want you to make the most of your summer, so here are some tips to help you stay hydrated while having fun in the sun: 1. Hydrate well before you exercise! Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after your workout; this will keep your body running like a well-oiled machine! Check out CamelBak’s Handy Hydration Calculator to see how much water you should be drinking during different activities! You can access the calculator at the website: camelbak.com/ HydrationCalculator
Fruit Infused Water:
Try out these different combinations to make your plain water into a refreshing, flavored drink to stay hydrated!
REFERENCES: www.webmd.com www.health.ucnews.com www.greatist.com
You’ll Need: Pineapple-Orange with Ginger ½ cup cubed pineapple ½ an orange, sliced 1 tbsp freshly-grated ginger Strawberry-Lemon w/ Basil ½ cup sliced strawberries ½ lemon sliced ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
2. Replenish with electrolytes! Any time you exercise in extreme heat, carry a water bottle to replace sweat losses regularly. Sport drinks are good options for moderate to high intensity exercise lasting longer than one hour to replenish your body with electrolytes and carbohydrates. You could also try coconut water, which has 60 calories in a 11oz can. 3. Fill up on fruits and vegetables during the summer! Fruits and veggies contain different levels of water and are great ways to keep hydrated. 4. Quench your thirst with flavored water! Infuse your water with different fruits or vegetables such as lemons, strawberries, melons, and cucumbers. Check out the recipes below for some new and refreshing ideas! 5. Carry a reusable water bottle with you! This way, whenever you finish your water, it is easy to re-fill rather than continuously having to purchase new water bottles! What better way to keep your wallet and the environment happy? 6. Switch out your soda for sparkling water! Sparkling water still has the fizzy soda feel but it’s a much healthier alternative to soda, and a great way to keep hydrated during summer. Try making fruit infused sparkling water with the recipes found below! From all of us at the Zone, we hope that you have a FANTASTIC SUMMER! Keep these hydration tips in mind to enjoy an amazing summer of fun in the sun!
Watermelon Mint 1 cup cubed watermelon ¼ cup fresh mint leaves Minty Cucumber Lime ½ cucumber sliced ½ lime sliced ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
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1-quart mason jars Water Wooden Spoon
Directions
1. Place the fruit, herbs, and/or spices in the bottom of one of the glass jars, and muddle with a wooden spoon. (That basically means mash up the fruit in the bottom of the jar to release the flavor-filled juices.) 2. Fill the jar with regular water or sparking water and give it a taste. 3. Enjoy as-is or refrigerate overnight for maximum flavor.
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What’s Good? The Pursuit of The Good Life W ritten by: Maddison Eshoo & Debbie Kim, Zone Inter ns
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If someone were to ask you right now, are you living “the
yourself to climb to new heights. Although there are
good life”, what would you say? Would you immediately say yes, or would you have to think about it? “The good life”
different ideas of what “the good life” represents, most share common themes of creating happiness, and promot-
can mean different things to different people, such as watching a sunset, going on a hike with friends, eating your favorite healthy foods, or challenging
ing good personal values. Whatever this phrase may mean to you, all of us at The Zone want to help you live your good life!
We were curious to hear what the good life meant to different students, so we asked our Zone guests, “What does The Good Life mean to you” and these are just a few of the wonderful responses we received:
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The good life to me means star ting the day with smiles and looking towards accomaccom plishing shor t ter m goals for a long ter m reward.
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- Luci Shook
So, what does the good life mean to YOU? Whatever it may be, we hope you will join us in celebrating good living at The Good Life Festival! With midterms coming up (and because it feels like they never really go away), the UCSD Student Health and Well-Being Cluster and UCSD Recreation want to help you take a break from the books and enjoy the good life! On Thursday, May 1st, from 5-9pm in Town Square, the Well-Being Cluster and Recreation will be hosting the 3rd annual Good Life Festival. This festival will feature a variety of healthy and fun opportunities to renew your good life and remind yourself that there are many different ways to live a happy and healthy life. At this festival, you will be able to enjoy live music, arts and crafts, a rock climbing wall, live Zumba, chair massages, henna tattoos, face painting and photo booths, all while getting to know the different resources on campus that can help you live the good life. Oh, and of course we can’t forget the aqua bubble rollers and the land rollers where you will be able to run around in human hamster
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My idea of the good life is kicking off your shoes at the beach and digging your toes in the sand.
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- Vanessa Montes
balls! Seriously, if that isn’t on your bucket list, it should be! The most exciting part about the event is that it is FREE for all UCSD students. Even more exciting, Rubio’s will be providing FREE food for the first 1,000 people! But don’t worry, if you miss out on Rubio’s there will be plenty of free food samples from some of our favorite healthy vendors, or you can check out some budget-friendly options from local San Diego food trucks. Let’s be honest, is there any reason why you wouldn’t want to attend this fun and healthy event? Everything is completely free; it’s a great excuse for a study break, and an easy way to enjoy a happy and healthy night at UCSD. Come celebrate the good life with us and the rest of the UCSD community with free food, fun, and good times! So what are you waiting for? Mark your calendar and come out and enjoy the #UCSDGoodLife! We can’t wait to see you there!
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For more info visit: goodlife.ucsd.edu
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