Tips to avoid the dangers of heat in the summer

Arab Weather website- When the summer heat rises, especially in the middle of the day, we are exposed to a number of diseases related to the heat, such as sunstroke, stress and drought.

All of these problems can be prevented through a number of health advice and simple steps that you must adhere to in hot weather.

Signs that tell you that your body is missing water when temperatures rise

Tips to avoid the dangers of heat in the summer

• Listen to weather reports before leaving the house to know the temperature.
• Stay indoors during the middle of the day while using air conditioning as much as possible when temperatures are at their highest levels, especially for people over 65 years of age because they are most at risk of heat-related illnesses.
• Wear light clothing in light and loose colors.
• Cover as much of the skin as possible with proper clothing and a sunshade
• Wear sunglasses to protect from sun damage.
• Eat snacks, because heavy meals can increase your basal body temperature.
• Doing outdoor sports during the cold morning hours before sunrise, if possible.
• Do not wait until you feel thirsty to drink water, but you have to increase the amount of fluids, especially if you are working or playing in the open air, above which you need to consume two to four cups of water every hour.
• Be aware of any symptoms of stress or other unusual medical symptoms and move when you get them to the nearest doctor.

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