Health Tip: Drink Lots of Fluids This Summer

Drinking fluids regularly when the weather is hot can help prevent dehydration.

The American Heart Association offers these suggestions for dealing with the heat:

• If you are exercising outdoors or have a chronic health condition, you should drink extra fluids.
• If you tend to sweat heavily, drink extra fluids.
• Don't wait to drink until you feel thirsty, which may mean you're already dehydrated.
• Pale urine indicates that you are well hydrated, while darker urine suggests you need more fluids.