How to stay cool this summer  20 items ranked 
				
				
				
					Looking for ways to cool down during the hottest months of the year? These tips can help cool you off.
				
				
				
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2  points - posted 14 years ago by 
kris  in category 
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						Drink iced beverages
						
						this will cool you down
					
				 
				
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						Go swimming
						
						take a dip in a cool pool
					
				 
				
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						Stay in the shade
						
						out of the sun and in a shady spot preferably
					
				 
				
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						Use an air conditioner or fan
						
						a must when hot outside
					
				 
				
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						Use a handheld fan when outside
						
						these are great and some even spray water
					
				 
				
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						Eat popsicles or ice cream
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Use a spray bottle to spray your face with water
						
						
					
				 
				
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						If you exercise outside, go after or before the sun sets
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Put a cloth soaked in cold water on your forehead
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Drink plenty of water or sports drinks
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Soak a hat in cold water before wearing it
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Freeze bottled water and grab it on the go
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Keep lotion in the fridge
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Avoid direct sun
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Avoid caffeine and alcohol
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Wear all-cotton clothing
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Chew on ice
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Wear light-colored, loose clothing
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Use a damp sheet as a ‘blanket’ during summer months
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Wear wet cotton socks
						
						
					
				 
				
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