Florida Sunshine Can Affect Your Health
Back in the swinging 70s, people were plain nimrods when it came to SPF and skin protection. All they cared about was deepening their tan and nothing could stop them from covering themselves from head to toe in baby oil or tan enhancers to achieve the perfect skin color. Little did they know.
It was dangerous back then and it is even more dangerous now to expose your skin to the sun’s powerful sun rays, more so if you’re moving to the tropical weather in Florida from the Midwest or Northeast. Apart from getting instant sunburns, you will get premature wrinkles and sunspots.
If you don’t believe us, believe the doctors from the Florida Institute of Neuroscience who warn that “the skin can become tough and leathery. You may also notice more wrinkles. The sun can also cause brown, red, yellow, or gray spots in the skin called sunspots.” If you’re still unimpressed with the changing texture of your skin, you should know that too much sun can cause skin cancer.
People are advised to avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are most destructive, apply broad-spectrum sunscreens and sit under some sort of shaded protection from the sun, especially f you’re on the beach.
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Which city or town in Florida has the most job opportunities with good salaries?
I relocated from Indiana to SW Florida 2 years ago because of the nicer weather year round, but I have decided to leave the state for many reasons:
1. Summers are HOT and living indoors with AC is a must! People may venture out at night if it’s cool enough.
2. Hurricanes are horrible!
3. Property taxes are outrageous!
4 Home owners and vehicle insurance is extremely high.
5. Healthcare is 10 years behind the North and good luck finding a physician! Also, I work in healthcare and pay is much less in FL.
6. Traffic is terrible and drivers do not obey the laws, especially speeding and blatantly running red lights.
7. People are just plain RUDE!
8. The area is dirty, trash along the roads, etc
9. For those who are older and retired and living in SW Florida, if you are in need of elder care,be prepared to pay heavily for nursing home care in poorly staffed facilities. I suggest that you have family members check on your care often and advocate for you.