How to stay healthy this summer?

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Ways to keep yourself healthy in summer:

Temperature Control:

• Stay cool: Stay indoors as much as possible, with air conditioning or fan.

• Avoid sunlight: When going out, avoid between 11 am and 4 pm, when the sun is at its strongest.

• Stay in the shade: When outdoors, try to stay in a shaded area.

• Use cold water: Take regular cold showers or baths. Wash face and neck with cold water.

Stay hydrated:
• Drink plenty of water: Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration, even if you're not thirsty.

• Drink electrolyte-rich drinks: Drink ORS, coconut water, or other electrolyte-rich drinks.

• Eat liquids: Eat liquids like soups, fruit juices, and yogurt.

Clothing:

• Wear light, cotton clothing: Avoid dark-colored clothing, which traps heat.

• Wear loose clothing: Wear loose clothing to help your body breathe and stay cool.

• Wear a hat: Wear a hat while going out.

Food:

• Eat light food: Avoid fried or spicy food.

• Eat fruits and vegetables: Fruits and vegetables provide plenty of vitamins, minerals and fiber that will help you
stay healthy.

• Drink low-calorie drinks: Avoid soda and other sugary drinks.

Other Tips:

• Exercise regularly: Do light exercise in the morning or evening.

• Get enough sleep: Get 7-8 hours of sleep every night.

• Avoid drinking and smoking: Drinking and smoking can dehydrate you and make your body produce more heat.

• Be careful: The elderly, children and chronically ill people are more vulnerable to environmental hazards of heat. Check on them regularly and encourage them to drink plenty of water.