People say that the heat doesn't bug them. But this summer things are different. The heat has rocketed up higher than ever in many places. Some people don't think it makes a difference, but it does.

Although you may not think it, the unbearable heat is dangerous. If you are outside, that is when it is the worst. Sometimes if you are playing sports, you may ignore the fact that you are thirsty. Maybe you are very into the game you are playing and don't want to stop. Whatever the reason you need to drink. Stop the game and get water…fast. If you don't get water in you, you may start feeling dizzy and headachey. Then if you don't get any liquid you may end up passing out!

Often when you are playing a game outside or sitting on the beach you may dismiss sunscreen. Maybe you don't think it is necessary or that you never ever burn. But no matter what, you still can get burnt. It isn't just an annoyance but it too is dangerous. When you get burnt it is damaging your skin. You could damage your skin so when you are older you get spots on your face or even get skin cancer!

Now you might be panicking and deciding to stay indoors and in air conditioning. But there are solutions. Maybe you could play tennis which often is played indoors. If you aren't a tennis fan, swimming is a popular favorite. You can still play your favorite sport, but maybe play in the evening or morning, just don't forget bug spray, but that is a different story!
 

Are sweating constantly? Do you feel like you're inside a giant oven? These are a few tips on cooling off.

• Dress light. Shorts and Tanks often work. Black, Brown and other dark colors make you really cook.
• Drink lots of water. Juice, Milk, and Soda also do the trick!
• Wear lots of sunscreen. SPF 15 and up work the best. Tans can cause skin cancer, early wrinkling, and sunburns.
• Try swimming, squirt gun fights, car washing, and running through the sprinkler!

Have A Wet Summer!