10 ways to prevent a heatstroke this summer

Drink plenty of fluids: It will help your body sweat and maintain a normal body temperature. Those undertaking heavy exercise should drink two-four glasses of cool fluids each hour.

Wear light clothing: Wearing excess clothing or tight apparels won’t allow your body to cool properly.

Take extra precautions with certain medications: Many blood pressure and heart medications cause the blood flow to decrease, thus affecting the ability to cool down. One should consult doctor on the dosage.

See a doctor: If you have symptoms such as high body temperature, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, seek immediate medical help.

Advance morningwalk time: It’s best not to exercise or do any strenuous activity in daytime. But if you must, take breaks & consume enough fluids

Avoid the hottest part of the day: If you can’t avoid strenuous activity in hot weather, drink fluids and rest frequently in a cool spot.

Protect against sunburn: Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool itself, so protect yourself outdoors with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses; use a broadspectrum sunscreen.

Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages or alcohol: These can act as a diuretic, which moves fluids out of the body too quickly, resulting in dehydration and heat exhaustion.

Never leave anyone in a parked car: This is a common cause of heat-related deaths among children. When parked in the sun, the temperature in your car rises more.

Let your body acclimatize to the heat: Sudden change in temperature can cause illness. It is better to rest a bit before getting into an airconditioned building immediately after being in the sun for a long time.