When the heat feels unbearable, finding ways to cool down can make all the difference in your day. From sipping on refreshing drinks to creating a breezy atmosphere at home, there are plenty of simple tricks to help you beat the heat.
Whether you’re braving the sun outside or trying to stay comfortable indoors, keeping cool doesn’t have to be a challenge—it just takes a bit of creativity and preparation to feel refreshed.
According to the Better Health publication, extreme heat can lead to dehydration and overheating, causing serious health issues like heat exhaustion and heatstroke. It is further mentioned that people over 65, babies, pregnant women, those with chronic health issues, and socially isolated individuals are more at risk.
Sealded advises you to stay hydrated by drinking cool water with ice, applying a homemade cold compress to cooling zones on your body, taking a cool shower or bath, and using a box or portable fans with ice.
The publication explains that staying hydrated is essential during a heat wave, and using a cold compress on your feet, wrists, or knees can help lower body temperature. Additionally, it is mentioned that using fans with ice can provide a cool breeze in hot rooms.
The National Geographic Kids website suggests that you pack water-intense snacks like cucumbers and tomatoes, which are 96% and 95% water, respectively, and watermelon, which is 92% water.
To accommodate kids, the above source advises that as a parent you create a cool zone by using mist on the body, such as spray games or building your own mister. “For instance, running through a cold sprinkler, or taking a dip, the water in the wet clothes evaporates, pulling heat from the body. Plus, since the water is cooler than the air, you get a double whammy of cold. A perfect way to beat the heat.”
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