Did you know one in five Americans, one in three are Caucasians, will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime? The odds are even worse if you are a golfer.
Repeated exposure to the sun can lead to skin damage and even skin cancer. Golfers who spend hours in the sun, usually during the hottest part of the day, are particularly vulnerable. Prevention is the best defense again the sun.
Remember, every burn is a bad burn. It’s actually our skin’s way of protecting itself from cancer-causing radiation from the sun.
Contact a CHI Health Sports Medicine team member to learn more.
Knee injuries are becoming more problematic in the athletic population. Our orthopedic surgeon discusses common knee injuries, treatments, and what to expect at your orthopedic appointment
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Nasal airflow problems can cause difficulty sleeping, trouble breathing during exercise, snoring, changes to your sense of smell, mouth breathing and pain or pressure in your face.
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You know good sleep makes you feel better. But did you know lack of sleep is linked to increased risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
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