The summer can be a whirlwind of food, socialising, and drinking with friends during the long days and nights. When you are socialising in the sun, you must be cautious of your activities and health to ensure you are staying healthy and protecting your body, especially if you live in a climate where temperatures soar in the summer.

What are the best tips for staying healthy in the summer?

Drink More Water

As the temperatures rise, so does the amount of water our bodies need too. Increasing your water intake when the weather is warmer will help you to avoid dehydration and lethargy, meaning you are ready and able to meet all of your commitments this summer.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen should be used all year round, even when you don't think there is any sun. But even more so when the mercury rises. Sun damage to the skin is a genuine problem, and aside from the immediate sunburn and pain this can cause, the long term effect of sun damage can be extra wrinkles, dark spots and even skin cancer. At a minimum, you should be wearing SPF30 on exposed skin.

Eat Better

It is never too late to improve your diet but even more so when your diary is packed and you have endless social engagements or commitments in your time. Increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables you eat and swapping out unhealthy snacks will help your body do what it needs to do with ease day after day.

See Your Doctor

Among all of the current health concerns, scheduling an executive check-up with a doctor or health professional will ensure that any developing health issues are addressed before they become more severe. Regular appointments can help you to know when to get a physical exam and if you need to make any changes to your lifestyle before any health concerns become an issue.

Exercise

Exercise regularly is an essential component of living a healthy lifestyle. Try to keep any exercise or physical activity as much as possible indoors or under adequate shade. To avoid the worst of the summer heat, schedule workouts during cooler hours—either earlier in the day or later in the evening. Even a walk in your local park counts as exercise or a hike in the mountains.

Clothing Matters

To prevent heat buildup, it is critical to keep the body cool and well-ventilated. Light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing allows air to circulate more freely and reflects heat rather than absorbing it. Clothing made of breathable materials, such as cotton, is preferable to synthetic fabrics, weighing the body down and creating unnecessary heat. Remember to keep covered up in extreme heat, especially at midday when the sun is at its strongest.

When it comes to staying healthy during the summer months, you must listen to your own body, and you allow yourself to stop and rest when you need to. While it can be tempting to make the most of the good weather, filling your schedule will have a detrimental effect on your health and wellbeing.