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Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every hour, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks. 2. Stay cool by spending time in air-conditioned places.

He said he has a routine to cool off when he’s done working outside. “When I'm finished, I go home, jump in my pool and cool off, take a shower, and I'm good to go, you know.