Skin Health Risks and Tips

New cases of melanoma in Massachusetts are 26 percent higher than the national average, with Nantucket County having one of the Top Five rates of new melanoma among counties nationwide.  That according to the Centers for Disease Control. Mindy Todd talks with guest Dr. Peter Hopewood about ways to decrease our risk of skin cancer. Lots of useful information: why are we at greater risk for UV exposure in the spring than in the dog days of summer? What are the peak hours of sun danger? How to protect your eyes, use sunscreen effectively, and how to check for and detect skin cancer.