By Michael Sappol As December 21, the shortest day of the year approaches, when the gray and dark is at its height and golden sunshine is scarce, it’s easy to feel gloomy. Doctors have a diagnosis for that, Seasonal Affective Disorder (conveniently acronymed as “SAD”), a name coined in the 1980s by Norman E. Rosenthal, […]
Tag Archives: skin cancer
August
07
A Call To Action to Prevent Skin Cancer
posted by circulating now
By Ginny A. Roth In the fun summer months, it is often difficult to remember that outdoor activities in the hot sun can cause serious damage to the skin. This 1997 French poster, “Le soleil peut être dangereux, travail ou loisirs, protégez-vous” (“The sun can be dangerous, at work or play, protect yourself”), published […]
July
19
Fry Now. Pay Later.
posted by Circulating Now
By Ginny A. Roth Summer is here and with it are the hot temperatures that lure us outside for summer vacations, pool parties, and long days at the beach. But be careful. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and when having fun in the sun, […]
