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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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