This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at IUP chapter.
Stay Hydrated!
How to Stay Hydrated:
- Drink lots of water!
- Limit drinks such as coffee, tea, and soda to avoid dehydration!
- Drinking water flushes toxins out of your body!
- Do you have acne? Hydration can improve skin health!!!
- Staying hydrated will also protect you from heat stroke!
Wear Sunscreen!
Sunscreen prevents/ lowers risk of:
- Sun poisoning
- Skin cancer
- Sunburn
- Premature aging of skin
Participate in Outdoor Activities!
Examples:
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
Eat healthy!
How Can You Do This?
- Eat healthy snacks such as fruit!
- Lower your sugar intake!
- Drink ice water to burn more calories!
- Avoid soda!
Hangout with friends
Why?
- Hanging out with friends gives you a chance to relax and have fun.
- This also helps provide a healthy mental health status.
Avoid Overheating
Why?
- Be sure to stay hydrated!
- Wear light clothing
- Limit exercise in hot weather!
- DON’T drink sugary drinks in hot weather!!!