Preventing Skin Cancer And How Young People Can Fight Loneliness With Community

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. We look at how to protect ourselves from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Then, the pandemic has led to feelings of loneliness for many young people. We talk about how they’re coping, and ways to find community.

Featured in this Show

  • How To Protect Ourselves From Skin Cancer

    According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is America’s most common cancer with more than five million cases diagnosed in the U.S. annually. We look at how we can protect ourselves from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, treatment options, and answer your questions.

  • How To Find Community And Build Friendships As A Young Adult

    Young adulthood is a time in our lives when, in theory, friendship is abundant and social events fill the calendar. In actuality, young people are reported to be the loneliest age groups in several studies. We talk with the author of a new book about the ways in which young people as well as people of all ages are trying to find friendship and connection in today’s world.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Dr. Apple Bodemer Guest
  • Rainesford Stauffer Guest