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down instantly! to pull heat out of your body quickly and
Extra Special Care: Children and Animals – cool down your inner core thus delaying
Keep them out of the sun and out of a parked fatigue.
car. Make sure they have access to water / Thanks to tech, you no longer have to carry
fluids. around one of those little battery-powered
fans to stay cool. Now you can buy a fan that
plugs directly into your phone, which makes
one less thing to lug around all summer
long.
You can even protect yourself from the sun
and keep cool with a 3-bladed cooling fan
inside your umbrella!
That’s a wrap on tips to keep cool this
summer. Don’t forget the most obvious
ones— like keeping yourself hydrated with
Tech – The Cool Answer water and fluids, avoiding peak hours in
Science is working hard to help athletes the sun to avoid a sunstroke, and lathering
deal with physical side -effects faster, which yourself with sunscreen before you go into
means we oldies benefit as well! direct sunlight. A protective hat, some cool
There are wristbands which use technology shades, and you’re all set to take on the heat!
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