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Baylor Medical Center
The Joys of Summer: How to Have Fun in the Sun Safely
June 18th, 2007
Ah, summer! Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie—bugs, heat, accidents. Follow these tips to keep your family healthy this summer. Play it safe. Whether it’s hiking, bicycling, inline skating or soccer, everyone loves to get out and play, but that often means an increase in injuries. “We see more trauma cases during the warm months, like someone playing basketball who sprains an ankle,” says Nick Zenarosa, M.D., medical director of the emergency department and a physician on the medical staff at Baylor Medical Center at Garland. Wear the proper clothing and gear for your activity. Beat the heat. Excessive warm-weather activity can lead...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2007-06-18)
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