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    11 Tips for Surviving Sizzling Temperatures

    It's important to take steps to protect your body from extreme heat. Find out what you can do to stay safe and healthy during a heat wave with these tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  • Hot Flashes
    Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place.
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  • Crying Baby
    Don’t leave babies, children, or pets in cars, not even for a short time. Heat can kill quickly.
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  • drinking water
    Drink more fluids. If your doctor has limited your fluid intake or if you’re taking “water pills” (diuretics), check with your doctor first.
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  • Margaritas
    Don’t drink liquids containing alcohol or lots of sugar. Those drinks may make you lose more body fluid.
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  • Wine Coolers
    Avoid very cold drinks, which can cause stomach cramps.
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  • Heat Wave
    If you sweat heavily, you may need to replace salt and minerals. A sports beverage may help, but if you’re on a low-salt diet, talk with your doctor before drinking sports drinks or taking salt tablets.
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    If you have to be outside, try to limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours, and try to rest in shady areas.
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    If you must go outside, wear sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and eyeglasses.
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  • Workout Partner
    Use a buddy system if you’re working in the heat. Look out for your co-workers and have someone do the same for you.
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  • Senior Nutrition
    Check up on high-risk people, including kids, senior citizens, and people who are ill. Visit at-risk adults at least twice daily. Babies and kids need much more frequent checks.
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    Provide your pets with plenty of fresh water in a shady area.
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    11 Tips for Surviving Sizzling Temperatures

    It's important to take steps to protect your body from extreme heat. Find out what you can do to stay safe and healthy during a heat wave with these tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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  • Hot Flashes
  • Crying Baby
  • drinking water
  • Margaritas
  • Wine Coolers
  • Heat Wave
  • jogging sunset
  • bikini body
  • Workout Partner
  • Senior Nutrition
  • dog swimming