Today is your day Boomer! But today is NOT a good day for a suntan. As the hot days of August continue, we Boomers must remain steadfast in our fight against sunshine-inducing skin cancer. Afterall, we grew up in the time of baby oil, CopperTone, halter tops, muscle shirts, and sunny days without any protection at all. Check your skin....do you see wrinkles, brown and red spots, and leathery texture? Over one million Americans and Canadians die every year from skin cancer and I bet many are Boomers. What to do? 1) Check out a certified health list of the top sunscreens on the market. Use at least SPF 30 and don't be afraid to spend some money. It is worth it. 2) Select cream products with zinc, titanium oxide, avobenzone or Mexoryl SX. You want “broad spectrum protection,” water resistant for beach, pool or exercise—SPF 30 for beach and pool. 3) As part of your health regimen, perform a monthly self-examination in search of any suspicious spots. Keep track of moles: size, shape and colour and tell your doctor. 4) Visit your dermatologist annually for a thorough skin once-over. 5) Other suggestions include wearing hats and loose clothing in the sun, lather up even on cloudy days, and keep applying sunscreen every two hours. Follow these tips and you will build a better Boomer! Cheers.

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