May 13, 2016
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We are all hoping we have a long hot summer (especially as we have had such a disappointing spring so far). Here is some advice about keeping cool and healthy as the weather hots up;
- Plan ahead: stock up with supplies so that you don’t need to go out during extreme heat, and think about what medicines, food and non-alcoholic drinks you’ll need.
- Keep plenty of water to hand and stay in the shade whenever possible.
- Identify the coolest room in the house, so you can go there to keep cool.
- If you are hot, splash yourself with cool water
- Don’t go outside between 11am and 3pm, as this is the hottest part of the day.
- Drink water or fruit juice regularly.
- Avoid tea, coffee and alcohol, and if you do drink alcohol make sure you have lots of water or other non-alcoholic drinks as well.
- Keep rooms cool by using shade or reflective material external to the glass; if this isn’t possible, close light-coloured curtains (metallic blinds and dark curtains can make the room hotter).
- Keep the windows closed while the room is cooler than it is outside and, if it’s safe, open windows at night when the air is cooler.
- If you have heart problems, breathing difficulties or serious illnesses you may find your symptoms become worse in hot weather, so make sure you have enough medicines in stock and take extra care to keep cool.
