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Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Think Summer and Think SMART! It is time to relax, enjoy and
kick back a little. But summer is also a time to think smart and be safe. Here are a few ideas and tips to make your summer
the best it can be!First, take
precautions against the sun’s harmful rays and excessive heat. It is imperative, even if you are NOT in direct sun light,
OR you think there is good cloud cover that you have a high number sun block applied to all parts of your body. Even consider
wearing UV protected bathing suits.Stay
HYDRATED. You may feel great, but dehydration sneaks up on you. Water, water and more water is key; even if you think you
have had enough to drink,
drink more.Mosquitos, in certain parts of the country, are not only a pest but they can carry diseases. Use a simple repellent,
with DEET as an ingredient, in the evenings, and if you spend a lot of time in the backyard invest in a bug zapper.Sunglasses! Don’t forget about keeping
your eyes in good health during summer. For summer safety, wear sunglasses that protect not only the lens, cornea and other
parts of your eye, but the eyelid and surrounding skin. Experts advise, to choose sunglasses that block 99 percent to 100
percent of both UVA and UVB rays, and select a large lens or wraparound style for best coverage. Some contact lenses offer
UV protection, but they don’t cover the entire sensitive eye area, so you should still wear sunglasses.Finally, we often leave our regular health
routine during the summer and on occasions that is not horrible; but don’t lose sight of your regular exercise routine
while staying hydrated, cool and eating right.Summer is a great time of year but THINK SMART and be SAFE!
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