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Show Timely Tips Offered On How to Keep Cool Relax And Keep Cool Is the heat wearing you down? It's hot in most of the United States in mid-summer. In the desert and in the south ifs even hotter. But July and August is hot all over, even in the mountains. moun-tains. Regardless of whether you blame the heat or the humidity, it's still hot. There's nothing you can do about the outside temperature. Unless you are fortunate enough to have an air conditioned con-ditioned office or shop, home and auto, there's nothing much you can do about it inside either. But (here are some things you can do to be more comfortable, things that will help you beat the heal, Ihc American Medical Association As-sociation points out. Stay out of the sun as much as possible, expecially during the middle of the day when rays are hottest. Wear light, loose clothing, clo-thing, the less the better. The ladies have an edge over the men in this respect. Drink more liquids than usual, but take extra salt only on your physician's advice, particularly if you have liver or kidney trouble or a heart condition. Take a shower or dip in the pool once or twice a day to cool off. Get plenty of rest and sleep. Eat your regular diet and don't go overboard on cold cuts and salads, unless you like them anyway. Get up early in the morning to do your heavy work on the lawn or garden. Or work at dusk in the evening. Try to avoid heavy exertion during the hottest hours of the day. You need exercise in the summer as well as in the winter, but don't overdo it, especially on extra hot days. Don't overdo physical exertion, whether at work or play. 1 he more relaxed outdoor life of the summer months has many advantages to compensate for the heat. Stay relaxed and use common sense, and you can beat the heat at least somewhat. |