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Summertime is a time for fun. We love to get out with our families and enjoy the wonderful summertime weather. Every week of summer you can see people out at parks and lakes enjoying the sun.

One of the things you need to consider when out in the summer heat is dehydration. The emergency rooms see many people each day in the summer that have become dehydrated. We need a lot more water when we are hot, so drink up!

If we are doing outside activities such as family volley ball games, mowing the lawn and even swimming we can easily become dehydrated before our bodies even show a sign. This is why it is important to keep hydrated.

Heat exhaustion is a big concern in the hot smoldering summer heat. Many people can work there selves to heat exhaustion. The elderly have a hard time with this since many of their medications do not let them feel actual body temperatures.

Heat exhaustion can happen before your body has time to give you the warning signals in the hot summer days. Many people are so busy with activity that the subtle warning signs are ignored.

Since one in every 5 people will get skin cancer in their lifetime it is important to protect yourself from the sun when outside. A sunburn can easily become very bad. To the point we need medical attention.

Where a sunscreen if you plan to be outside and use it on your children as well. Where hats and clothing to protect yourself as well. You may not feel the effects of sun exposure until it is too late.

Last, but not least we love the water in the summer. It is cool and refreshing. Be sure to use good water safety. It is never a good idea to swim alone. Always use a floatation device if you are not a good swimmer or will be on watercraft.