Summer is the season for relaxing, having fun and spending time with your family and friends.
- When spending time outside, it’s important to protect your skin and eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
- When preparing food on a grill – such as the healthy recipes from Operation Live Well’s Grill and Chill cookbook -- always follow the grill manufacturer’s instructions and proper food safety procedures.
- Summertime is a prime time for use of motorcycles and bikes. Remember to wear a helmet and follow basic biker safety instructions.
- Independence Day celebrations and outdoor parties are an enjoyable part of the summer. Make sure to drink alcoholic beverages responsibly and never let anyone drink and drive.
Resources & Links
American Red Cross
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center
U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center
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8/12/2016
![Avoiding heat or having enough time to adjust to temperatures may not always be an option – especially for those in the military community.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161019015245im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/Heat%20Illness.ashx?mw=120)
Physicians are encouraging people to stay cool and healthy this summer by taking preventive measures
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8/3/2016
![If the body is dehydrated, its balance of electrolytes, sodium and potassium is thrown off, which can cause muscle soreness, muscle breakdown, fatigue, lightheadedness, dizziness or even kidney problems. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Marcus Floyd)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161019015245im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/Dehydrationphoto.ashx?mw=120)
MHS is encouraging those working or exercising outdoors this summer to stay ahead of thirst and its consequences by following some helpful tips
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7/28/2016
![With the current heat wave and temperatures often soaring to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, it is important to take the proper precautions when spending time outdoors.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161019015245im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/Hydration.ashx?mw=120)
Bodies need to have an adequate amount of water to maintain the proper balance of electrolytes to function properly
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7/25/2016
![Helmets are lined up on the grass for a Youth Sports team during their practice in front of W. W. Ashurst Elementary School at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Baseball and softball are popular summer pastimes, but most people don’t connect these two sports with head injuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antwaun L. Jefferson)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161019015245im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/protective%20headwear.ashx?mw=120)
Baseball and softball are popular summer pastimes, but most people don’t connect these two sports with head injuries
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7/18/2016
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The Army Public Health Center provides a tick identification and testing service for DoD health clinics in the continental United States
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7/14/2016
![Sam Crabtree, tank mechanic, Exercise Support Division, speeds downhill during the Annual Earth Day Mountain Bike Ride April 13, 2016.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161019015245im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/DCoE_PAO_cycling.ashx?mw=120)
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6/28/2016
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6/27/2016
![When it comes to cooking, temperature is the key. The CDC cautions that is important to cook food to the right temperature and that the only way to know for sure is to use a food thermometer. Judging when food is "done" simply by its color or texture is not always accurate and unsafe.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161019015245im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/food%20safe.ashx?mw=120)
The four things to remember in order to help prevent food poisoning are: cook, clean, chill and separate
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6/13/2016
![Marine Corps Reserve Maj. Eve Baker always wears her helmet when she rides her bicycle.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161019015245im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/Bike%20helmet.ashx?mw=120)
Wearing a bicycle helmet when going out for a ride most likely saved the life of one Marine; read more about her and what you should know about getting the proper fit for your bike helmet
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6/9/2016
![Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Alex Luna teaches a student at about water safety and how to properly wear his life jacket.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161019015245im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/summer%20safety.ashx?mw=120)
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