Summer Outdoor Activities Our bodies lose fluids from
evaporation and sweating in hot weather, especially when we
exercise. To avoid dehydration, it’s important to drink eight to
ten glasses of water daily (and/or rehydration drinks). Watch
for symptoms of dehydration, such as lightheadedness, a dry
mouth, sticky saliva, dark yellow urine and infrequent
urination. Under the Sun Exposure to the sun greatly increases
your risk of skin cancer. Your skin will also age more quickly
and you'll look older than you are. Use sunscreen with a sun
protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 when you're in the sun.
Apply it 15 minutes before going out and reapply according to
the directions. You can also protect yourself from the sun’s
rays with long sleeves, loose clothes and a brimmed hat. Avoid
the strongest rays of the day, which occur between 10:00 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m. If you do get burned, drink lots of water and cool
down in a bath. For headaches, take aspirin or acetaminophen and
lie down in a cool room. Lotion may help