ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Summertime in the Blue Ridge means spending time with family, friends, and enjoying time outdoors. All this fun likely means more exposure to the sun. It’s easy to forget to ...

The next time you see the UV index in the weather forecast, look more closely. You can protect yourself from too much sun.

When you check the weather, you might see something called the UV Index listed alongside the temperature and forecast. But what exactly is it, and why should you pay attention to it? Let’s break it ...

Sun damage can start within minutes. Learn how quickly it happens, what factors influence your risk, and how to protect your ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - UV rays can pack a punch even when the sky looks harmless. The UV Index is your best indicator of how quickly you can burn under today’s sun. It is a scale from 1 to 11+ that ...

On sunny or even cloudy days, the UV index can be a good thing to check. "It's five, moderate. But you're still supposed to use sun protection it says," explained Claira Wright, a University of ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Springtime is short in the South, while summer is long, hot and seemingly never-ending. Transitioning into spring, you'll hear many folks talk about the UV index as the days start to ...

Some people use the UV index to determine the best time to tan, believing that a higher index signals a better chance of tanning. However, this harmful trend misunderstands the UV index. The UV index ...

Share on Pinterest TikTok’s new sunbathing trend encourages people to chase high UV index readings to achieve a tan, which can lead to wrinkles and increase the risk of skin cancer. Catherine Falls ...

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