Here are some tips for staying cool in hot weather, compiled from our news coverage over the years.
, where it can get over 100 degrees in the middle of the night.Avoid high-protein foods, which require a cranked-up metabolism to burn. Eat shorter meals more frequently.medication and prescriptionsDon’t generate extra heat. Unplug any electrical devices not being used, especially that washer/dryer. And leave that oven off.
Adjust your ceiling fans: Experts say make sure your fan is spinning counter-clockwise. Doing so pushes the cool air downward. If you’re doing a lot of walking, don’t wear 100 percent cotton socks. You’ll sweat more and be likelier to get a blister. Run cold water on your wrists, a “pulse point,” or splash water on your face or temples, says Treehugger.com, which also has
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