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What Sunscreen Should You Choose for This Year’s Summer Fun

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With the sun heating up the outdoors is the place to be. However, overexposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays (UV)   are associated to health problems including skin cancer, premature aging, sun burn, eye damage such as cataracts and suppression of immune system. When going out in this summer’s sun use sunscreen to provide protection for your skin but with all the choices out there it can become confusing. To help understand what sunscreens offer the best protection the EWG released this year’s Guide to Sunscreen. See more.

What Does Your Body Language Say About You? Make Sure Your Eyes Are Sending the Right Message

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Our eyes speak volumes. The way someone looks at you reveals how they feel. Eye language is a powerful form of communication but can your eyes be sending the wrong message. Chronic dry eye could send the wrong message without you realizing it. Read More.

Your Pet’s Safety Depends on You during an Emergency; Hill’s Pet Nutrition Helps Families Become “Pet Prepared”

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Natural disasters can strike at any time, and it’s important for families to have a plan in place to keep all their loved ones safe, including their pets. Thousands of pets have been lost, abandoned, or left behind in the wake of natural disasters. Read More.

Food Network's Registered Dietician Talks about the Nutritious Benefits of Olive Oil and Heart Health Recipes

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There are three different types of olive oil available to U.S. consumers -- extra virgin, olive oil and light-tasting olive oil – but often people have a hard time knowing when to use each type.   Ellie Krieger registered dietician, bestselling author and TV host helps clear up confusion about cooking with olive oils as well as provide clarity on other olive oil topics. Read more.

Raising Awareness of Lung Cancer during National Women’s Lung Health Week (May 7-13)

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Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of women and men in the U.S. and anyone can get lung cancer. For the 4 th  year, CVS Health is supporting the American Lung Association's   LUNG FORCE initiative with an in-store fundraising campaign throughout the month of May. These efforts are part of LUNG FORCE’s mission to make lung cancer in women a public health priority and increase awareness among the nearly 98 percent of women who do not have lung cancer on their health radars. Read More.

Leftovers in Landfills: How Uneaten Food Impacts the Environment

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Did you know food is the largest form of waste in the United States? Simply put, food waste is a big environmental problem. It’s the largest source of waste in our nation’s landfills, where it sits and produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Read More.