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SUMMERTIME HYDRATION FLASH BACK

STRATEGIES TRIVIA

By Mick Harper
Summer is a season to spend
outdoors soaking up some sun. Questions:
But all that time outdoors can pose
some health risks if people are not 1. Name the group that wrote and
careful. The dangers of overexposure released “Who’ll Stop the Rain.”
to the sun are well-documented. 2. Name the three musicians who
Sunburn is one such threat that died in the 1959 plane crash
can not only lead to discomfort, that Don McLean wrote about in
but also increase a person’s risk “American Pie.”
for skin cancer. But sunburn is tea, pour yourself a glass of water 3. Which artist wrote and released
easily prevented with the use of as well. When reaching for a mid- “Kodachrome”?
sunscreen, and that’s not the only afternoon snack, pour yourself 4. Name the duo that released “Let
summertime threat that’s easily another glass of water. It Be Me.”
avoided. 5. Name the song that contains
Keep a water journal. Documenting this lyric: “Got to say a few
Dehydration occurs when the body your daily water intake is one way to things that have been on my
loses more fluids than it takes in. overcome forgetfulness in relation mind, And you know where my
Come the dog days of summer, it’s to remaining hydrated. Smartphone mind has been.”
easy to lose fluids when spending apps like Water Reminder and Plant Answers:
time outdoors. Sweating is one Nanny can help people remember to
way to lose fluid on a hot day, but drink water throughout the day. For 1. Creedence Clearwater Revival,
there are myriad ways to avoid those who prefer a more traditional in 1970 on their “Cosmo’s
dehydration once the hot weather approach to journaling, keep a small Factory” album. The song has
kicks in. notebook near your desk or in your been covered by several others,
pocket when going outdoors so you including Bruce Springsteen and
Don’t wait until you’re thirsty can always know when your most Rod Stewart.
to drink water. According to recent water break occurred. 2. Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly and
NHS Inform, the national health The Big Bopper. In the song,
information service of Scotland, Look to foods to stay hydrated. McLean called it “the day the
thirst is typically the brain’s way of Drinking water isn’t the only way to music died.” The song was
warning individuals that they are ensure you stay hydrated. Various added to the National Recording
dehydrated. So it’s unwise to wait foods are loaded with water. Registry in 2017 by the LIBRAry
until you’re thirsty to drink water. Henry Ford Health® notes that of Congress.
A proactive approach can help to watermelon, berries, bell peppers, 3. Paul Simon, in 1973. Kodachrome
prevent dehydration, especially and grapes are water-rich foods that was a type of 35mm film.
when spending time outdoors on can help you stay hydrated. 4. The Everly Brothers, in 1960.
hot days. 5. “A Little Bit More,” originally
Dehydration can creep up on hot released in 1973 by songwriter
Take breaks for water. A mid- summer days and put people in Bobby Gosh. The song didn’t
morning coffee break or a mid- serious jeopardy. That’s why it’s become a hit until covered by Dr.
afternoon snack break are part imperative that people make a Hook & the Medicine Show in
of many people’s daily routines. concerted effort to hydrate and do 1976. While not seeing a lot of
You also can incorporate drinking not wait until they’re thirsty to enjoy No. 1 chart-toppers, the group’s
water into your daily routine. When a glass of water on a hot summer songs were hits nonetheless,
pouring your morning coffee or day. getting significant airplay.