Short messages on Physical health issues from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Teenagers who regularly smoke cannabis risk permanently damaging their intelligence, attention span and memory. Stopping or reducing cannabis use fails to fully restore the lost IQ.
The Sun Protection Factor of sunscreen means how long your skin will take to redden (for example, 20 minutes) compared to if you weren’t wearing it, i.e. SPF 15 means it will take 15 times longer.
When choosing sunscreen, take into consideration: Broad spectrum (protects against UVA and UVB rays), waterproof, longlasting and Sun Protection Factor (SPF – the higher the number, the greater the protection).
Good natural sources of the B Vitamins include meat, poultry, fish, dairy, nuts, pulses, whole cereals, potatoes, brown rice, and some vegetables.
Be liberal with your sunscreen. According to Cancer Research UK, people don’t apply as much sunscreen as they need to. If you don’t apply enough, you won’t get the protection that is claimed on the bottle. Make sure you cover all exposed skin, including the tops of feet, ears and the back of the neck.
The B Vitamins allow the body to store and use the energy from food, keep red blood cells and the nervous and digestive systems healthy, as well as skin, the eyes and muscles.
The European Health Insurance Card is free and lets you get state healthcare at a reduced cost or sometimes for free in all European Economic Area countries. It will cover you for treatment that is needed to allow you to continue your stay until your planned return.
To treat sunburn, apply a cold compress to the affected areas, apply a cooling gel or aftersun lotion, and avoid sun exposure until the discomfort resolves.
People often assess you from your appearance, as they see this before they speak to you. It takes little effort to shower, scrub up and smell nice each day, but can make the world of difference – you don’t know who you’ll meet today!
To prevent sunburn, stay out of the sun between 11 and 3pm, cover yourself up with a hat and long but light clothes, and apply sunscreen to exposed skin.