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Melanoma




It is especially critical to utilize physical techniques for insurance when UV radiation is most astounding. In New Zealand, this is in the vicinity of 11am and 4pm amid sunlight sparing months. 

Physical strategies for UV assurance: 

  #shade 

  #wide overflowed caps 

  #apparel covering the arms, legs and trunk 

  #proper shades (skintight, wrap-around glasses that meet the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NSZ1067) 

Did you realize that sunscreens have expiry dates? Dispose of sunscreen that has passed its expiry date or in the event that it has been presented to high temperatures or has changed shading or consistency. Apply sunscreen 20-30 minutes before going outside and re-apply like clockwork or all the more frequently in the event that you are swimming or sweating. 

Check your skin frequently. Where to look: 

  #head, scalp, neck and ears 

  #trunk: front, back and sides 

  #arms, armpits, hands, fingers and nails 

  #posterior, legs and feet 

Book an arrangement at the Health and Counseling Center for a skin check with the Doctor. 



What is Autism? 


An Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a long lasting formative incapacity which influences roughly 1 out of 100 New Zealanders. Due to the contrasting degrees of seriousness and assortment of manifestations, the term ASD is utilized to incorporate everyone in the range incorporating those with Aspergers Syndrome. 

Individuals on the ASD range experience issues comprehending the world. They regularly have issues with social and relational abilities. Despite the fact that individuals on the ASD range may seem standoffish or unconcerned, many might want to have social connections. A few people battle to perceive meaningful gestures, for example, having the capacity to peruse and comprehend outward appearances. Some experience hypo-affectability or excessive touchiness to the outside world e.g. sounds, light, touch, smell. 

Envision attempting to understand the world on the off chance that you can't read individuals articulations, manner of speaking, or other expressive gestures. You would not know for instance, if individuals were getting to be plainly furious with you! Individuals could turn out to be increasingly irate or awkward and on the off chance that you don't have the foggiest idea, at that point you wouldn't be cautioned to change your conduct. The world could appear to be a significant startling/unusual/confounding spot if individuals (all of a sudden) began hollering at you or leaving. 

Numerous "Aspies" and others on the range have extraordinary capacities e.g. with music, science, innovation and so on. 

Well known individuals who are "Aspies" include: 

Satoshi Tasjiri - maker and architect of Pokemon 

Daryl Hannah - performer 

Earth Marzo - American expert surfer 

Raymond Thompson - New Zealand scriptwriter and TV maker 

Phillipa "Pip" Brown (otherwise known as Ladyhawke) - outside the box shake performer Adam Young - multi-instrumentalist, maker and the originator of the electronic venture Owl City.