Saturday, June 21, marks the first official day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, when the sun reaches its northernmost point in the sky. But did you know that the summer solstice, as it's called, is the longest day of the year? Here are five facts to know about the first day of summer. When does the summer solstice begin, exactly? In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice begins at 6:51 a.m. EDT on June 21, according to Almanac.com, officially ringing in summer. The date … [Read more...]
Sunscreen or Sunblock, that is the question?
July 6, 2013 by
As the temperatures soar and classes end for the season, the thoughts of kids and adults alike naturally turn to the great outdoors. From time spent by the pool to trips to the beach or a day at the park, there’s just something exciting about spending time in the summer sun. That same life-giving force, however, can cause very real skin damage and even increase the likelihood of skin cancer if it’s not properly mitigated. There are scads of products on the market that claim to block the … [Read more...]
