BE SUN SMART
It’s best to avoid going out during the hottest hours of the day, but sometimes that can’t be avoided. When out in direct sunlight remember: sunscreen, cover your head with a hat, take regular breaks indoors or in a shady area, wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing.
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
In hot weather, it’s important to avoid caffeine and make sure you’re drinking lots of water. If possible, drink isotonic sports drinks to replenish the lost salts, sugars, and fluids.
LIMIT YOUR ALCOHOL
The sun is high, and so are many people’s spirits. And that can lead us to the pub. Unfortunately, mixing too much sun with a few too many drinks is not a good combination.
EAT LIGHT MEALS TO FEEL COOLER
When it’s hot, you are far better off sticking to light, well-balanced, regular meals. Food with a high water content like strawberries, cucumber, celery, and lettuce, will also help to keep you hydrated and cool in summer weather.
LIMIT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO COOLER PARTS OF THE DAY
An early morning run may feel punishing when you’re nice and sleepy in bed, but it could be dangerous to exercise in the blazing midday sun and risk dehydration, heat exhaustion, or heatstroke.
KEEP YOUR HOME COOL
During the hot weather, it’s important to make your home a place you can escape to out of the heat, so keeping it cool is key to feeling comfortable.
WETTER IS BETTER
Heat escapes through the skin, which is the largest organ in the body. So, the more skin you can cool down, the better. Drenching a t-shirt and keeping it wet can be very effective. You can quickly cool yourself down by putting your hands and feet in cold water.
