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H EALTH
K EEP W ATER H A N D Y
W hen the mercury rises, you need to
drink much more water than you
think. Dehydration and heat stroke
can happen in a hurry, even if you
don’t notice yourself sweating. I f
you’re planning activities longer
than an hour, such as a hike or long
bike ride, drink 16 ounces before you
leave, then swig 3 to 4 ounces about
every 15 minutes during your outing.
Lastly, down another 16 ounces
w ith in 30 minutes after you finish.
G R ILL W ITH A LIG H T T O U C H
You may have heard that grilling
meat, fish, and poultry over high
heat can create cancer-causing
substances. To be on the safe side,
marinate meat first, w hich reduces
the form ation of these substances.
Moore also suggests cooking
down— for example, if you norm ally
prepare your meat w ell done, opt for
medium-well. For a change, throw
some fru it on the grill, recommends
Moore. “G rilling kabobs o f pine-
apples, peaches, and bananas is a
healthy change o f pace,” she says.
And foods that don’t drip fat don’t
form the dangerous substances.
G E T T IC K -P R O O F
The deer ticks that spread Lyme
disease are most active between May
and July, and they lurk on the tips of
weeds and bushes, grabbing you as
you brush by. Reports o f Lyme
disease have increased— in 2007,
there were 27,444 cases reported,
more than any previous year. Use
insect repellents w ith 20 to 30
percent DEET or apply spray w ith
perm ethrin to pants, socks, and
shoes, says Lola Russell, spokes-
person for the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. W alk in the
center of trails, and wear light-
colored clothing so you can spot
ticks more easily. I f a tick settles in,
you have about 24 hours to remove it
before it can transm it Lyme disease
to you, so always do a full-body tick
222 JUNE
2009
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
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