5 Ways You Can Be More Health-Conscious Over the Summer

By Julia Rees, Senior Managing Editor

Posted on 3 min read

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Although your busy schedule might make it feel impossible to get into good health habits and stay on top of things, you know deep down there’s always time. As summer approaches, you may struggle to stick to your routine because you want to get outside, treat the kids, and take vacations.

But this shouldn’t come at the expense of your health and well-being. With the warmer months coming up,  consider these tips to be more health-conscious over the summer.


5 Ways You Can Be More Health-Conscious Over the Summer.

5 Ways You Can Be More Health-Conscious Over the Summer

1. Be Wary of The Sugar 

Summer usually comes with plenty of sugary snacks. From ice cream to candy to ice cold soda or lemonade, it feels as much a part of summer as the sunshine and days at the beach.

However, this also means it is easy to overindulge on sugar, which could affect your teeth. Searching for a dentist near me before summer arrives can help you get a better idea about how your teeth and gums are so you can take the proper precautions.

2. Look After Your Skin 

You should also take steps to look after your skin. While you want to top up your tan and look summer-ready, skin cancer is a very real risk. Therefore, wearing sunscreen (at least 30 SPF) is essential.

5 Ways You Can Be More Health-Conscious Over the Summer

Not only will this habit reduce the risk of skin cancer, but it can also keep your skin from burning if you spend all day outside because no one wants to deal with sunburn when they could be having fun. 

3. Stay Hydrated 

Staying hydrated will also make summer happier and safer. Take a reusable water bottle with you wherever you go, whether at the beach or spending time with friends in their backyard.

5 Ways You Can Be More Health-Conscious Over the Summer

Since many people like to celebrate the sun with a drink, you should be careful not to only drink alcohol as this can dehydrate you faster, especially in hot weather. Balance your alcohol consumption with a glass of water–you’ll avoid a nasty hangover too!

4. Find Shade 

While you want to bask in the sun, you shouldn’t spend all day outside without sufficient shade. If you are outside all day, especially if you’re moving around, there’s a risk of heatstroke that could ruin your weekend or vacation. This issue is especially important if you’re going to a festival, as you don’t want to miss your favourite bands because you feel dizzy and sick..

5. Make the Most Of The Outdoors

You need to stay safe in the sun, but this doesn’t mean you should confine yourself indoors all summer. Instead, make the most of the outdoors by trying various summer workouts both alone and with a group.

Early morning runs (before it gets too hot) are a fantastic way to start the day, while bike rides and hikes are also an excellent chance to stay healthy and enjoy the summer. 

In Conclusion :
5 Ways You Can Be More Health-Conscious Over the Summer.

Summer is supposed to be the best time of the year but you won’t get the most out of it if you don’t take the proper health precautions. Protect yourself (and your family) from the blistering heat and know when it’s time to slow down. If you stick to these tips, you’ll have the best summer of your life. 

We hope you found this article about 5 Ways You Can Be More Health-Conscious Over the Summer helpful and you can have a look here for more of our health and wellness features.

I’m Julia, the Senior Managing Editor and I can’t wait to share some more articles with you again soon! In the meantime you can find more style, lifestyle and travel inspiration on  “The Velvet Runway” .

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