7 Health Tips for Summer 2025
After some of us have spent more than a year indoors, the summer months are welcomed with open arms. Public swimming pools are opening back up, splash pads are flowing once again, and picnic tables at parks are no longer taped off. Warm weather is upon us, and we’re ready to get out and play. However, we must take necessary precautions to keep ourselves safe now and in the future. Keep reading for seven health tips to have a healthy and safe summer.
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Health Tips for Summer
Stay Hydrated
It doesn’t matter if you live in a climate where the summer temperatures max out at 85 degrees or 115 degrees, it’s essential to stay hydrated. Most places around the US see summertime temperatures that are in stark contrast to those of the winter, which means that summer will feel hot and you’re going to sweat more. Be sure to replenish your body with hydrating fluids like water or low-calorie sports drinks.
Limit Alcohol Consumption
When we say replenish your body with fluids, we do not mean drink more alcohol. It is counterproductive and keeps your body from hydrating. Alcohol is a diuretic(1), which means that it causes liquids to get pushed through your body at a faster rate. If you’re only drinking alcoholic beverages without any extra water, your body will dehydrate much quicker than without it. A day spent drinking in the sun will have you dehydrated before you know what happened.
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Wear Sunscreen
While you’re out in the sun enjoying your time with friends and family, you must apply sufficient sunscreen. People in some regions of the country will be more at risk for sunburns than others, but everyone must use it. A bad sunburn will not only make life difficult for as long as two or three weeks, and it increases your risk of skin cancer. Sunburns are caused by UV rays that absorb into your skin, and even one sunburn can cause enough damage to the DNA in your skin cells to put you at an increased risk.
Get Rest
Whether it’s because your kids are out of skill or you’re taking advantage of longer daylight hours, it’s not uncommon to have your sleep schedule thrown off during the summer. You must continue to get the rest at night that you’ve been getting during the months before. Not only is this what you’ve become accustomed to, but your body also needs rest to recover from being out in the sun more often. Additionally, when it comes to getting your sleep at night, be sure that you’ve closed your blinds or curtains enough to block out the morning sun. You can lose quality sleep early in the morning if you’re not typically up before sunrise each day.
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Be Social
There’s no better time than the summer to get out with friends and enjoy a picnic at the park or a day at the lake. Get outdoors and spend time with friends and family. It’s not uncommon to find free activities for school-aged children and farmers’ markets. We, as humans, are social creatures, so we need interaction to help us keep a positive mental state. Take advantage of good weather and be social.
