Keeping cool when temperatures reach record highs isn’t just about comfort. Dangerously high temperatures can result in heat-related illnesses ranging from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The following tips can help you keep cool all summer long.
1) Alter your pattern of outdoor exercise to take advantage of cooler times (early morning or late evening). If you can’t change the time of your workout, scale it down by doing fewer minutes, walking instead or running, or decreasing your level of exertion.
2) Wear loose-fitting clothing, preferably of a light color.
3) Cotton clothing will keep you cooler than many synthetics.
4) Fill a spray bottle with water and keep it in the refrigerator for a quick refreshing spray to your face after being outdoors.
5) Fans can help circulate air and make you feel cooler even in an air-conditioned house.
