Summer dos and don’ts: Sun safety

They say those who nag you about wearing sunscreen love you… but really wearing sunscreen is just smart. Longer days in the summer mean more sunshine and clear blue skies, but this year, record temperatures and increased sun exposure can lead to some pretty serious medical emergencies. The Indianapolis Recorder wants you and your families to have a safe and fun summer, so here are some things to keep in mind.  The most important thing is to be prepared, Dr. Colton Junod, emergency medicine resident physician at IU Health, told the Recorder. “Whether that is taking sunscreen if you’re going to be out, wearing appropriate clothing, wearing loose clothing, as well as taking bottles of water or Gatorade whenever you’re expecting to be out in the sun or the heat, so you can stay cool and stay hydrated,” Junod said. “Those are probably the three main things that will protect you when you’re out here in the heat this week.”  Sunscreen One more time, for those who missed it in the last graph: Everyone should be wearing sunscreen. (Yes, everyone). Any type of full purpose sunscreen SPF 30 or higher blocks all types of UV rays and should work for...