(StatePoint) Protecting skin from the sun is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Unfortunately, many people fail to take sufficient measures year-round, but especially in summer when skin exposure tends to be at its peak.
Men can be particularly neglectful. Indeed, fewer than 15 percent of men use sunscreen regularly when outside for more than an hour, according to the Center for Disease Control.
"This summer, make sun care a habit," urges Dr. Richard C. Kirkpatrick of the Brevard Skin and Cancer Center. "By finding a sunscreen you like that suits your activities, you'...