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Hot Weather and Your Health by Nikki Willhite When the weather is hot, you have to change your lifestyle. Heat can be dangerous. The young and elderly are particularly at risk. Here are some things to keep in mind. If you have an elderly neighbor, be sure and check up on them, as sometimes the heat even affects our thinking. DRINK LOTS OF FLUIDS When people become dehydrated, they can lose their sense of thirst. Drink lots of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. KEEP COOL If your house does not have a cooling system, go to the library or somewhere else where it is cool during the heat of the day. Put blankets over your windows to keep out the sun, and if you have one, go down to the basement, where it is usually cooler. If your area is not having a water shortage, just running the sprinkler in front of an open window will have a cooling effect on your home. KEEP OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT Stay in the house or in shade when outdoors. CHOOSE YOUR CLOTHING CAREFULLY Wear clothing that lets air in and out, like cotton. Do not wear dark colors, which absorb heat, or polyester knits, that trap it. SLOW DOWN Put off anything that requires a lot of physical exertion, or do it in small, manageable tasks with frequent breaks.  SLEEP DURING THE HEAT OF THE DAY In countries with hot weather, many people sleep during the heat of the day, and then do their work in the evening. Excessive heat is a serious heath risk. Do not take it lightly. Protect you family, and be mindful of others. About the Author: Nikki Willhite, mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing articles on the topic of frugal living for over a decade. Visit her at www.frugalhappyfamilies.com - where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal Happy Families- more than just money!

 

 

 

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