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Which sunscreen SPF offers you the best protection from the sun’s harmful rays?

Which sunscreen SPF offers you the best protection from the sun’s harmful rays? The summer has been hotter than usual, and many of us are going outdoors, or to the beach. Years ago, my generation used sun reflectors, baby oil, iodine, and reflectors to direct the suns rays.   What we didn’t understand was how harmful it was.   Years later, many of the baby boomers have had skin lesions and cancers removed by their local dermatologist. Younger generations have been raised on using sunscreens and worrying about the SPF which should tell us how protective the sunscreen is. The problem is, Read More »

Cnet offers guidance on the best masks you can buy for exercising.

Cnet offers guidance on the best masks you can buy for exercising. We are all wearing masks to reduce and control the spread of Covid19. They can be uncomfortable especially in warm weather and while exercising. If you are exercising near others, especially since the gyms re now open in NJ, you will need to wear a mask while exercising near others indoors especially. Cnet just published a guide with helpful links so you can get these products and compare them easily. Check out their guide Best face masks to use while exercising for 2020 And what to look for Read More »

When should you replace your running shoes?

When should you replace your running shoes? A common question asked of us is when should running shoes be replaced? Many runners routinely wear and alternate between two pairs of running shoes, and will replace them based on the mileage they put in.   Not all runners are so serious, however, painful conditions such as plantar fasciitis, back pain and even knee pain can occur if the shoes are worn out or if the suspension system in the shoe is irreparably damaged. If you are built asymmetrically, wearing a good foot orthotic can reduce the wear on your current shoes.  This Read More »