Raising Strong Girls Together
Despite a nationwide effort in recent years to make women and teenage girls aware of the dangers of tanning beds, there are still those who insist it’s a “safer” option than direct sun exposure. Among those include 44-year-old mom Patricia Krentcil who stands accused of taking her 5-year-old daughter tanning with her. Whether you believe [...]
By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A. Girls are notorious for desiring that “perfect” sun-drenched tan, but many teens remain unaware – or prefer to turn a blind-eye – to the dangers that sun damage can cause. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, of the 1 million new cases of skin cancer reported in 2008, roughly [...]
By: Laura Day. Who loves to have a great tan? Go ahead, raise your hand. And why not? Hollywood makes tanned skin appear attractive and healthy. But are the ways used to achieve that golden tan really healthy? Tanned skin is still sought after, especially by adolescent girls, and they continue to spend hours basking [...]
