Skin Cancer

Since it's so sunny out, I figure we could all use a reminder on skin cancer, and what makes you more susceptible to developing it.

•  Having fair skin that burns more often than tans
• Having large moles
• Having blue or green eyes
• Light colored hair
• Family history of skin cancer

Be careful and enjoy the weather while it lasts!

Photo taken by me

Information gathered here

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Summer's coming early here in Chicago. I know I always feel happier when it's sunny and warm out, but is there science to back that up? According to a psychologist named Keller, pleasant weather was related to a brighter mood and better memory. These results are consistent with findings of seasonal affective disorder, which implies that after being deprived of sunshine and warmth in winter, we have much brighter moods in spring when the sun comes out.
All in all, stay outside as long as you can. You'll be happier.

Family

This weekend, my distant cousin is having his bar mitzvah in Chicago. So, all of my out of state relatives are coming in to celebrate. As I remembered this event today, I became very excited to see my family. I wouldn't have been this excited, however, if my grandmother had not taken me and the seven eldest grandchildren to Israel this past summer. Over the summer we were all able to bond, and we got to like each other a lot more. I don't think that I would've ever been able to enjoy my family as much as I do now, had this trip not happened.
So, all in all, I think that family time is very important, and should not go to waste.