Health Tip: Keep Cool in Extreme Heat

(HealthDay News) -- When temperatures and humidity levels soar, so can the risk of heat-related illness. People at highest risk include those with a chronic disease, the elderly, young children and infants.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these tips for staying cool during hot weather:

• Stay indoors in the air conditioning as much as possible.

• Drink a lot of fluids throughout the day.

• Wear clothing that is lightweight, fits loosely and is light in color.

• Apply sunscreen.

• Limit outdoor activities, and carefully pace yourself when outdoors.

• Take a cool bath or shower.

• Set up a buddy system to check on friends and neighbors, and ask them to do the same for you.

• Pay attention to local news and weather updates.

• Never leave a child inside a vehicle.