One of the surest ways to reduce your exposure to UV rays is to stay out of the sun when it is the strongest. Those times in North America are between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the late spring and early summer. Other ways to protect yourself are to wear protective clothing, such as a widebrimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt and long pants.

After assessing possible hazards to your property, consider measures to limit potential damage. Remove dead, diseased or damaged limbs. Inspect leaning trees and consider removing those with large cavities.

In the United States, it is estimated that more than 30 million people suffer from some form of liver disease. Whether it is inherited through genetics or caused by a variety of factors that damage the liver, such as viruses, alcohol use and obesity, liver disease can do lasting, sometimes life-threatening damage.