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  How to Stay Out of the ER This Summer
Common sense and caution guarantee outdoor fun stays healthy, expert says

 

SATURDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) -- A few simple safety precautions can help ensure your summer fun doesn't lead to the hospital emergency department, says Dr. Jeff Kalina, associate director of emergency medicine at the Methodist Hospital in Houston.

Avoid overheating. If you're playing/exercising outside in hot weather, drink water or beverages with electrolytes. Don't drink caffeina

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  Get Healthy: Your Middle-Aged Heart Will Thank You
It's never too late to start eating better, losing weight and exercising, studies find

 

SATURDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) -- Your diet isn't all that healthy, and you haven't been to the gym since who knows when. You can't shed those pesky 20 extra pounds, but what's the use, you may ask -- after all, you're well into middle age.

To all that whining, Dr. Dana King would say: "It's not too late. If you make [healthy] changes now, it has a tremendous impact." Particularly on

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