Remember to stay hydrated during the hot weather
When it comes to having fun in the sun safely, hydration is hugely important – as it is outside of a heatwave!
Dehydration can be life-threatening, especially in older people, children and babies.
Dr Basford said: “When you’re out and about in the sun, it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to up to a few hours for the body to feel dehydrated.
“When exposed to the heat without properly hydrating your body, the water levels can fall low and you’ll experience waves of fatigue, thirst, light-headedness and sometimes dizziness.
“Drinking water regularly can help you remain hydrated, as well as swerving those drinks that can dehydrate you further, like caffeine or alcohol.”
Dehydration can exacerbate and contribute to the issues mentioned above, so be aware of what your body needs to be taking in to keep you cool through sweating.
Prof Mike Tipton, Human and Applied Physiology, University of Portsmouth, told The Sun: “You need to sweat in order to maintain your body temperature, and that sweating is going to be impaired if you become dehydrated.”
