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Susan Randel

Susan Randel is a long-time science writer and editor who has worked for encyclopedias and other educational websites. She lives in semi-rural Connecticut.

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  Employers' Sun-Safety Policies May Burn Workers

  by Susan Randel

  People who work outdoors are especially vulnerable to the sun damage that increases the risk of skin cancer and accelerates skin aging. Yet employers often underemphasize the importance of sun protection, especially sunscreen, according to new research.

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  What to Do for Shoulder Pain

  by Susan Randel

  Unless it's caused by an acute injury—a broken bone or a dislocated shoulder, for example—most shoulder pain is not an emergency and can be treated with rest, rehab, and patience.

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  Childhood Sleep Problems May Linger Years Later

  by Susan Randel

  Children who have trouble falling or staying asleep in their grade-school years are likely to have trouble sleeping as teenagers too, a new study has found.