Numbers to Know: Summer 2024

Sunscreen should be applied 15-30 minutes before you head outside.

After the initial application, you should reapply every two hours to have optimal protection. If you are planning to swim or know an activity will have you sweating, more frequent applications may be necessary.

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Vitamin D

Adults between the ages of 19–70 are recommended to have 15 micrograms of vitamin D per day. While your body can make vitamin D from sun exposure, it can also be found in different foods such as fatty fish, milk, egg yolks, and more.

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According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, your heart rate should be between 60–100 beats per minute while your body is at rest. As you exercise, your heart rate will begin to increase.

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To manually check your heart rate, place your pointer and middle finger on the inside of your wrist near the base of your thumb. Count the number of pulses you feel in 30 seconds and double that number to find your resting heart rate.

Research shows that those who have quit smoking for 10 years decrease their risk of getting lung cancer by up to 50%.

For those looking to quit smoking, there are many common methods that can help such as counseling sessions, nicotine replacement products, and more.

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