The best way to prevent a sunburn is to avoid sun exposure. Stay out of the midday sun (from 10 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon), which is the strongest sunlight. Find shade if you need to be

Use these methods to prevent sunburn: Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Because the sun's rays are strongest during these hours, try to schedule outdoor activities for other times of the da

Most people know the dangers of UV exposure, yet 1 out of every 5 Americans will still be diagnosed with skin cancer within their lifetimes. For Caucasians the risk factor is even greater and 1 in eve