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As we approach the dog days of summer and the sun begins to beam on full blast, True Care would like to remind our readers of the dangers of skin cancer. While sunshine is essential for your body to process vitamin D, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can quickly damage the skin. In fact, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Additionally, more than two people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour. Read along to learn more about skin cancer and the main ways to help prevent it. 

July 22 is World Brain Day. As the body’s most complex organ, our brains work as our seat of intelligence, interpreter of our senses, initiator of body movement, and controller of behavior. This fascinating and incredibly vital organ is the source of many of the qualities that define our humanity. Your unique body and brain have differed from everyone else's from the moment of your birth. These differences only increase as time goes on, and our bodies and brains integrate our individual experiences in the world. 

Do one or more of your loved ones suffer from memory loss and other symptoms caused by dementia? Dementia is a common condition that affects an estimated 5.4 million Americans over the age of 65. Although dementia has some common causes, its symptoms are not always obvious or easy to diagnose. By learning the early warning signs of dementia, you can be on the lookout for these signs and symptoms. Early intervention is key to improving prognosis for those living with dementia, so talk to your doctor or other trusted healthcare professional if you find yourself or someone you love experiencing these symptoms.
Dementia can be hard to diagnose:

Nutrition is the science of food and its relationship to health. It's important to know what you're eating, how much you're eating and why you're eating it. This can be a bit confusing at first if you're not used to thinking about what nutrients are in your food or how they affect your body.

If you are new to the disability community, welcome! Here we have an opportunity to educate you about disability theory and best practices for interacting with people with a range of disabilities. One in five Americans live with a disability that affects their ability to perform major life activities. In the past, a person's access to diagnosis, health care and support services has varied wildly based on where they live, their income level and the color of their skin. Thankfully, there is more information available now to provide resources for people with disabilities than ever before. Disability awareness is important to everyone, whether you are disabled or not. Understanding what it is like to overcome the challenges that come with disability can help you be a better friend, coworker and partner.

New York City is being hit hard by norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug. Emergency room visits for vomiting and diarrhea are up 50% since December according to the City's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. What does this mean for you? Below we break down the main causes and symptoms of norovirus. We also discuss how to prevent yourself from getting sick and what to do if you do fall ill.