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Since this week is the official start of summer, at least in the northern hemisphere, I’ll share some resources on staying safe and healthy this summer.

Summer often means travel, and no one wants their vacation spoiled by getting sick. So here is some helpful advice from the New York Times health blog on how to avoid illness, especially if travelling abroad.

Staying Healthy While Travelling The Globe 

 

 

 

 

 

Two pediatricians  at Two Peds in a Pod explain how to use sunscreen to prevent sunburn

The best sunscreen:questions answered

 

 

 

The  New York Times also explained how much water we need to drink to stay hydrated; it may not be what you think.

Dehydration: Risks and Myths 

 

 

 

Recently I discussed mosquito born diseases like malaria and Zika virus infection and preventing foot blisters at-

Exploring health from head to toe

 

 

 

 

Why not commit to giving up tobacco use this summer? Here are

7 surprising reasons to be smoke free

 

 

 

 

And summer is a great time to catch up on some useful reading.

What are you reading? book suggestions for health and fitness

 

 

 

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