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Sunday, July 20, 2008

Staying Healthy In The Heat

It's a no-brainer, you say. We hear these tips every summer, others may say.
Yes, the heat St. Louis is famous for during this time of year has arrived, and with it, the tips we faithfully pass along every year to help you stay healthy.
It may sound repetitive to you. But if you're not careful, you could end up in the emergency room.
So, don't exercise or work outside during the hottest part of the day. Drink plenty of water, and read these tips from the St. Louis County health department that may help you stay healthy in the heat.
- Remember, the very young and the very old are most susceptible to heat-related illness.
- Stay in the coolest environment available.
- Spend time in air-conditioned place if no air conditioning is available in your home.
- Drink plenty of water, and preferably non-alcoholic and non-caffienated beverages.
- Eat light, easily digested food, and avoid heavy meals.
- Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light colored clothing.
- Wear a hat when outdoors.
- If you feel unusually weak, dizzy or confused call your doctor or 9-1-1.

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Name: Kay Quinn

Location: St. Louis, MO

ABOUT ME

Health and medical issues make up one of the most exciting beats in the newsroom. Few other areas of news touch each and every one of us so closely and so often.

Whether you're a senior worried about paying for prescription drugs, a parent concerned about the health of a child or waging your own fight against cancer or heart disease, you can usually find health news that applies to you in my daily reports.

I always tell St. Louisans they are so fortunate when it comes to health care. Our city is home to two research hospitals.

Doctors and scientists at Washington University School of Medicine and St. Louis University School of Medicine are involved in some of the most critical research underway in medicine today.

Work is bring done right at this moment, right in our area, that could lead to a vaccine for bird flu or better ways to diagnose and treat Alzheimer's disease.

I enjoy staying on top of those stories, as well as bringing you health and medical news you can use.

Along with the latest medical breakthroughs, you'll frequently find information on low-cost exercise programs right around the corner from where you live, or details on where to get this year's flu shot.

Many viewers want to know whether I have a medical background. I don't, but my mother was a nurse and I know her health background made a big impression on me as a child.

It's the lifelong curiosity and interest I have in health issues that serves me well in my work as health reporter.

Staying on top of what you need to know to stay fit and healthy is a job I love.