Wellness Wednesday tip from the Heskett Center Wellness Wednesday tip from the Heskett Center

On the whole, someone with a medical condition should follow the same precautions as anyone else on a hot day. To prevent heat-related illnesses:

Don't go outside during the hottest times of the day.

Spend time in a cool place. If you don't have air conditioning, go somewhere that does, such as a friend's home, a mall or a library.

Drink extra water (unless your doctor tells you otherwise), and avoid alcohol and drinks with caffeine.

Wear loose-fitting cotton clothes.

Pay attention to weather reports and try to plan ahead for hot days.

-- Griffin, R. Morgan. "Hot Summer Days Can Make Sick People Sicker." MedicineNet.com. 31 January 2005. Web MD. 15 June 2009. http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=50275