Wellness \ Everwell Challenge

About the Video

What does the SPF number in sunscreen mean? Which color shirt will protect you most from the sun? Test your sun protection knowledge with our Everwell Challenge.

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Everwell Extras

• More from Dr. Sandra Read on eye protection.
• More from Dr. Sandra Read on being sun-smart.

Helpful Tips and Hints

• Make sure they block at least 99% of UV light or have the letters ANSI, which means they meet the requirements of the American National Standards Institute.
• Look for glasses that completely cover your eyes and wrap around your temples to block rays entering from the side.
• Avoid blue-blocking plastic lenses. They’re thought to increase exposure to the sun’s blue light, which may lead to macular degeneration.
• Don’t assume that darker lenses provide more protection.

For More Information

• Sunscreen: answers to your burning questions from the Mayo Clinic.
• Learn more about the dangers of UV radiation from the BC Centre for Disease Control.
• Sun protection basics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.