Practical tips to prevent dehydration this summer
Summer Howatt-Nab, Athens NEWS Special Projects Contributor
June 6, 2005
* Cut down on exercise. If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of cool, nonalcoholic, caffeine-free fluids each hour. A sports beverage can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat
* Avoid carbonated beverages because the carbonation may cause bloating or a feeling of fullness and prevent adequate consumption of fluids.
* Wear light-colored, lightweight clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.
* Limit sun exposure by wearing sunglasses and repeatedly applying sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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