Life Is Long! by Karen Salmansohn

Author:Karen Salmansohn
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
Published: 2018-10-22T16:00:00+00:00

The sun’s UV rays. These are linked to skin cancer and a range of eye issues. The solar solution? Invest in wraparound sunglasses and a good sunscreen with zinc and titanium minerals, not dangerous oxybenzone and/or retinyl palmitate.

X-rays. The WHO and the U.S. government consider X-rays a carcinogen, proven to cause DNA mutations leading to cancer later in life. Talk to your doctor about limiting your exposure.

Loud music. Preserve your long-term hearing; don’t crank up the volume of your favorite music. Some studies link hearing loss with the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s, says otolaryngologist Dr. Frank R. Lin of the National Institute on Aging. The Hearing, Health and Technology Matters organization reports a link between healthy hearing and healthy living, noting that hearing loss can lead to depression, cognitive decline, and social isolation.

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