We are into the Dog Days of summer, the hottest days of the year. Start the fan and pump up the AC!

If you're working or playing outside, the easiest way to avoid heat stroke and other heat disorders is to keep your body well hydrated. That means drinking plenty of water before, during, and after exposure to the heat.

Wear light colored, loose fitting clothes that let your body breathe and cool itself. Wearing a hat can shield you from the sun, but when you feel hot, take the hat off. It keeps heat trapped inside your body. 

Limit your outdoor physical activity on hot days. Don't overdo it. Heat stroke can set in after less than an hour of exposure. If you feel yourself getting overheated or light headed, take time out and rest in the shade. 

Heat cramps are associated with lack of fluid, heat, and lack of physical conditioning. They are painful but not life threatening. 

Heat exhaustion is caused by heat and dehydration. Symptoms include paleness, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, light-headedness, vomiting, fainting, and cool, clammy skin. The victim should be moved to a cool place, be given liquids, and cooled with a fan and wet cloths. 

Heat stroke is a medical emergency caused by lack of body fluids and overexposure to the elements. Victims have a high temperature but don't sweat. They may have a rapid pulse, headache, seizures, or be unconscious. 

Call for immediate medical help and do what you can to cool the patient before help arrives.

If you are active outdoors, doctors recommend drinking at least one big glass of water every hour during a very hot day. 

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