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14 THE QUEENS COURIER • HEALTH • JUNE 6, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com SIMPLE TIPS FOR SUMMER SKINCARE Sunshine and fresh air make us fall in love with summer every year. It’s a time to explore the outdoors and enjoy fashions health like tank tops, fl ip-fl ops and sun dresses. How can you get beautiful summer-ready skin while keeping it protected from the sun’s hot rays? Get healthy, radiant skin that you’ll be proud to show off with these skin care tips and tricks for warm weather months: Toss your old sunscreen Long days playing in the sun are a part of what makes summer such a special season. Be sure you protect your skin. Sunscreen loses its effectiveness over time, so it’s best to toss the remnants from last year and get fresh bottles. Look for options that are waterresistant, broad-spectrum and SPF 30 or higher. Apply 30 minutes before heading outside so sunscreen can be properly absorbed and reapply regularly to ensure constant protection. Cleanse and moisturize Cleansing daily not only helps to ensure skin looks fresh, but a clean base also allows sunscreen to be absorbed more easily and makeup to be applied more evenly. If your skin feels tight and dry after showering with soap, do not mistake that feeling for clean! That tight, dry feeling means soap has stripped your skin of essential nutrients. Exfoliate regularly Don’t skip the exfoliation, especially in the summer. Exfoliation helps to boost skin’s glow. It removes the top layer of dead skin cells and helps your skin to more evenly absorb moisturizers and sunscreens. Stay hydrated Hydration is essential inside and out. In the summer when you are more active and temperatures are warm, it is easy to become dehydrated. Ensure you are drinking plenty of water as well as hydrating your skin. Nourish skin from the inside Summer’s bounty of fl avorful produce isn’t just a tasty way to reinvent meal time, it’s also an opportunity to choose foods full of nutrients that are good for your skin. Colorful fruits are bursting with antioxidants that may help to protect your skin cells from external damage from the sun, smoke or even stress. Try berries like blueberries and raspberries, as well as dark-skinned grapes. Courtesy BPT Mount Sinai Queens Free Health & Wellness Events 20 Blood Drive at Mount Sinai Queens Call 718-267-4333 for information and to sign up for events and screenings. Visit www.mshq.org/events JUNE JUNE S M T W R F S 2 9 16 23 6 13 3 10 17 24 7 14 21 28 1 8 15 22 5 12 19 4 11 18 20 27 26 29 30 25  *FREE Yoga Classes  *FREE Blood Pressure Screenings  FREE Health & Wellness Events *Go to www.mshq.org/events for more information. COME TO A LECTURE — WE’RE SAVING YOUR SEAT! Walk-ins welcome, except where noted. For a physician referral, call 800-YOUR-MDS. 20 27 20 Thursday, 7:30 am – 7:30 pm Give blood. One pint can save three lives! New York Blood Center vans will be across the street from Mount Sinai Queens all day. Call 800-688-0900 if you have any questions. 25-10 30th Avenue, Long Island City, 11102 Go to the New York Blood Center Mobile Donation Vans. Lunch and Lecture: Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer Thursday, 12:30 pm SAURABH MEHANDRU, MD Learn about risk factors and prevention of colon cancer through early detection methods. Presented with support from The Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation, Inc. Registration needed. George T. Douris Tower, 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South, 2nd Floor Community Room, Astoria, 11102 For more information about Dr. Mehandru, please visit www.mshq.org/FAD Matters of the Heart: Could You Be at Risk? Thursday, 6:30 pm WILLIAM SCHWARTZ, MD One of our leading cardiologists gives expert advice on maintaining cardiovascular health. Heart-healthy refreshments served. George T. Douris Tower, 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South, 2nd Floor Community Room, Astoria, 11102 For more information about Dr. Schwartz, please visit www.mshq.org/FAD Make Good Nutrition Your Goal Thursday, 6 pm MELISSA LEE, MD Discover how to better your health by creating a nutritious diet plan to fit into your busy schedule. Learn how to choose the best ingredients for healthy meals. Long Island City YMCA, 32-23 Queens Boulevard, Long Island City, 11101 For more information about Dr. Lee, please visit www.mshq.org/FAD


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