Dear Afraid: For any outdoors person, the sun is an ever present force that must be reckoned with. When you spend a great deal of time in nature, it’s necessary to find ways to protect yourself from ...

An expert explains how to choose and care for sun gear and why pairing it with sunscreen ensures optimal sun safety. Sun-protective clothing with a UPF of 50+ offers consistent, long-lasting UV ...

Skin cancer is among the most common of all cancers. Sun exposure is a primary cause. Covering up when you're outside can be a critical step in prevention. Some clothing claims to have a UPF, or ...

"The feeling is that sun protection wear must be breathable and thin, otherwise, in summer, it is already very hot and stuffy, and then it is difficult to breathe." "Yes, sun protection clothing, ...

As we bask in the anticipation of spring, a familiar cautionary whisper resurfaces – the age-old advice about the perils of too much sun exposure. Should we fear the sun? From its benefits and risks ...