It’s really hot outside. Here are 15 ways to stay cool.

Paul Greenberg, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and long-term editorial page editor for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette died April 6, 2021. A nationally syndicated columnist, one of his most popular columns was 50 Ways to Beat the Heat. He regularly updated the column and his suggestions.

In tribute to Paul, I thought I would share additional ways to beat the heat.

1. Dress lightly. (Loose-fitting, light colored, cotton, or linen)
2. Go for a swim.
3. Have a popsicle or ice cream.
4. Plan your activities early in the morning or after dusk.
5. Take a nap.
6. Take a cool shower.
7. Pay attention to your hydration.
8. Eat foods that are cooling. (Fresh fruit, salads, fresh vegetables)
9. Turn off your computer. (It gives off a lot of heat)
10. Limit alcohol and caffeine.
11. Close your drapes and blinds.
12. Take a walk at the mall.
13. Try a misting spray. (Best with some drops of peppermint or spearmint oil)
14. Check on your neighbors and elderly friends.
15. Set out water for neighborhood pets.

If you are interested, another beautiful Paul Greenberg column, published July 18, 2016, is Rain in Summer.

We hope you have a great weekend. Please email or call if you want to set up a meeting or talk by phone.

Ralph Broadwater, M.D., CFP®

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